To enhance members’ knowledge and skills in contemporary application software, ACCA Hong Kong will be organising a series of
IT training courses which will be delivered by experienced tutors of Infocan Training Limited. Details of the courses are as follows:
Windows 8 – Perfect Start (ACCA14B01)
KEY TOPICS
 First day with Windows 8
 Reinvented Tools Provided in Windows 8
 faster boot up
 file explorer
 picture password
 task manager
 connected to the cloud with account integration
 Windows defender
 login with Microsoft account
 Web Browsing
 mail
 web browsing in modern UI
 Skydrive
 smartscreen filter
 use start screen and Windows 8 style apps
 in-private browsing
 control your apps and multitasking switch or snap
 Maintaining Windows 8
 get new apps with windows store
 action centre and automatic maintenance
 the charms: search, share, start, devices, and settings
 file history
 use the touch keyboard
 refresh and reset
 Search Information
 Encrypt your Drives with BitLocker
 search with start screen
 BitLocker drive encryption
 library
 BitLocker to go
 Start Menu and Desktop Customization
 Extended Features
 customize the start menu and desktop
 bring Windows with you by Windows to go
 pin, snap and shake actions
 build virtual desktop in Windows 8
 notification area
PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7
SOFTWARE VERSION: Windows 8
COURSE DURATION: 6 Hours (2 sessions – 3 hours per session)
What's New in Office 2013 (ACCA14B02)
KEY TOPICS
 New Era of Office Application
 New chart feature
 User interface
 Enhanced sorting
 Backstage
 Enhanced filtering
 File format compatibility
 More advanced analysing tools
 More choice to get start
 New add-ins to empower Excel
 Touch / mouse mode
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Sign-in to, save and share on the cloud
 Better control when performing presentation
 Microsoft Word
 Hassle-free presenter’s view
 New navigation pane
 Widescreen friendly
 Add polish and style
 More options to slide design
 More comfortable reading experiences
 Improved collaborations
 Collaborations
 Microsoft Outlook
 Powerful edit options
 Preview messages in the message list
 Microsoft Excel
 Respond faster with inline replies
 Instant data analysis with quick analysis
 Use commands in the message lists for quick action
 Fill columns of data with flash fill
 Sneak a peek
 Share your spreadsheet online
 People card
 New file format with higher capacity
 View weather in Outlook
PREREQUISITE: General knowledge of Windows and previous experience on Microsoft Office
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2013
COURSE DURATION: 6 Hours (2 sessions – 3 hours per session)
Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions for Accounting & Financial Professionals (ACCA14B03)
KEY TOPICS
 Date and Time Functions
 SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT, ROUND, ROUNDUP,
 TODAY, NOW, DATE, TIME, YEAR, MONTH, DAY,
ROUNDDOWN
HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND
 Statistical Functions
 Database Functions
 AVERAGEA, COUNTA, MODE, MEDIAN
 DAVERAGE, DCOUNT, DCOUNTA, DMAX, DMIN,
 Text Functions
DPRODUCT, DSUM
 EXACT, LEFT, RIGHT,MID, LEN, SUBSTITUTE, TEXT,
 Information Functions
VALUE, TRIM, UPPER, LOWER, PROPER, CONCATENATE,
 COUNTBLANK, ISBLANK, ISERR, ISERROR,
DOLLAR
ISLOGICAL, ISNONTEXT, ISNUMBER, ISTEXT
 Accounting Functions
 Logical Functions
 SLN, DDB, SYD, VDB
 IF, AND, OR, NOT, TRUE, FALSE
 Financial Functions and Formulas
 Lookup Functions
 PMT, IPMT, PPMT, PV, FV
 HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, LOOKUP, MATCH
 Introduction to financial formulas
 Math and Trigonometry Functions
 Uses of financial functions and formulas
 ABS, COUNTIF, INT, MOD, RAND, PRODUCT
 Array Formulas
 Introduction to arrays
 Uses of array formulas
PREREQUISITE: A working knowledge of using PCs in the Microsoft Windows environment is required, and a familiarity with
the Microsoft Excel interface would also be an advantage
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2007
COURSE DURATION: 9 Hours (3 sessions – 3 hours per session)
Microsoft Excel Advanced Formulas and Functions for Accounting and Financial Professionals (ACCA14B04)
KEY TOPICS
 Reference Functions
 Summarise data by combining use of functions
 INDIRECT, OFFSET, INDEX, MATCH
 Combo formula technique
 Information Functions
 Use functions to retrieve metadata for collaboration
 CELL, ISNA
 Attractive Dashboard Presentation
 Database Functions Review and More
 Visualise performance data by Dashboard
 DSUM, DAVERAGE, DCOUNT, DCOUNTA, DMAX,
 Meter indicator
DMIN, DGET
 Arrow indicator
 Incorporate INDIRECT / OFFSET / DGET with other
 Colour bar indicator
database and logical functions
 More Complicated Text Extraction with Functions
 Creating Framework for Data Manipulation from
 FIND, SEARCH
Multiple Sources
 Creating an Aging Report with Date Functions
 Enhance the usage of advanced filter with formula
 DATEDIF, NETWORKDAYS, DAYS360
criteria
 Table Referencing Sample on Exchange Rate
 Prevent inaccurate result by utilising sets of information
 Get data from Internet through Web Query
function
PREREQUISITE: Attended the “Excel Formulas and Functions for Accounting and Financial Professionals” course
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2007
COURSE DURATION: 9 Hours (3 sessions – 3 hours per session)
Microsoft Excel Essential Skills with the Smart Method for Intermediate Level (ACCA14B05)
KEY TOPICS
 Using Named Ranges in Financial Statements
 Preview data in other views
 Add and delete a named range
 Customise Window layout
 Use a named range in a formula
 Setup pages for printing
 Auditing Worksheets
 Print data
 Apply data validation rules and display user prompts
 Working with Multiple Workbooks
 Work with the auditing toolbar
 Save different views of a workbook
 Trace and fix errors
 Use a workspace file
 Trace precedents and dependents
 Link workbooks
 Use the formula error checker and formula evaluator
 Workbook Templates and Add-Ins
 Use the watch window to view results in cells
 Create, edit and apply accounting and financial templates
 Display formulas in worksheet cells
 Use workgroup templates
 Formatting Data and Content
 Load an Add-in programme
 Create and apply custom data formats
 Sorting and Filtering Data
 Use conditional formatting
 Create Table
 Format and resize graphics
 Perform single and multi-level sorts
 Format charts and diagrams
 Apply a filter to a data list
 Importing and Exporting Financial Data
 Organising and Analysing Data
 Import data to Excel
 Use subtotals
 Export data from Excel
 Use Scenarios
 Use Paste Special to import and manipulate data
 Create PivotTable and PivotChart reports
 Workgroup Collaboration in Accounting Environments
 Goal Seek
 Modify passwords, protections, and properties
 What is Solver
 Create a shared workbook
 Using Macros in Excel
 Track, accept and reject changes in financial report
 Record a macro
 Review a workbook using comments
 Run a macro from the menu or the keyboard
 Merge accounting and financial documents
 Assign a macro to a toolbar button or a menu
 Managing Workbooks
 Implement macro virus file protection
 Create and modify hyperlinks
 Organise worksheets
PREREQUISITE: Experience of creating, formatting and printing worksheets with Microsoft Excel, with knowledge of basic
functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX and MIN
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2007
COURSE DURATION: 9 Hours (3 sessions – 3 hours per session)
Presenting Business Data using Microsoft Excel (ACCA14B06)
KEY TOPICS
 Summarizing Data Effectively
 Series and Legend
 Chart handling mechanism
 Axes and Gridlines
 Chart components
 Data Labels and Data Table
 Simple chart creation
 Eye-catching 3-D features
 Work with charts
 Forecasting with Trend Lines and Error Bars
 Choosing the Best Chart for Your Presentation
 Understand trend lines
 Understand charting purpose
 Linear trend lines
 Choose from different chart types
 Non-linear trend lines
 Combine chart types
 Move average trend lines
 Create customized chart template
 Show tolerance on error bar
 Capturing Attention to Data
 Trend lines enhancement
 Create data series for charting
 Shaping Up Your Charts
 Add, delete, modify chart series
 Auto shape
 Series naming
 Smart arts
 Plot order
 Word arts
 Display partial data only
 Other graphic types
 Source data from multiple worksheets
 Distinctive Showcases of Conditional Formatting
 Handle missing data
 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 Hidden data series
 Signal on Strength and Weakness
 Convert data series
 Traffic Light
 Multiple axis
 Arrow
 Creating Vivid Charts with Charts Object
 Inserting Excel Charts into PowerPoint
 Overview
 Embedded chart
 Fills and Borders
 Linked chart
 Background and Titles
PREREQUISITE: General knowledge of Windows and Excel 2007
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2007
COURSE DURATION: 6 Hours (2 sessions – 3 hours per session)
PowerPivot for Excel 2010 Users (Course Code: ACCA13B07) [Revised Course]
KEY TOPICS
 Creating and Using Databases
 PowerPivot Functions
 What is a Database?
 PowerPivot Expressions
 Create a Time Table
 PowerPivot Introduction
 Use DATE Functions
 PowerPivot Introduction
 Use TIME INTELLIGENCE Functions
 Navigate the PowerPivot windows
 Use STATISTICAL Functions
 PowerPivot Data Sources
 Use VALUE Functions
 Supported Data Sources
 Use LOGICAL and INFORMATION Functions
 Load Data From SQL Server
 Use TEXT Functions
 Load Data From Text Files
 Building Reports using PowerPivot
 Load Data via Copy and Paste
 PowerPivot Reports
 Cleaning data in PowerPivot
 Use PivotCharts
 Create Relationship between Data Sources
 Use Slicers
 Use Sparklines
PREREQUISITE: General knowledge of Windows and Excel
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2010
COURSE DURATION: 6 Hours (2 sessions – 3 hours per session)
Developing Business Applications Using Microsoft Excel Macros and VBA (ACCA14B08)
KEY TOPICS
 Introduction to Excel Macros
 Excel Workbooks and Worksheets
 What is a macro?
 Work with common worksheet tasks / workbook tasks
 Record a macro
 VBA Codes
 Run a macro
 Usage of variables and different data types
 Relative references
 User Interaction, MsgBox and InputBox
 Assign a macro to a button on a worksheet
 Conditions such as If…Then…Else
 Assign a macro to a button on the Quick Access Toolbar
 Logical Select Case
 Editing Excel Macros
 Looping such as Do Loop
 The Visual Basic editor
 Structure of Procedures
 The project explorer
 Call procedures
 The code window
 Organise procedures
 Procedures
 Controls, Dialogue Boxes and Forms
 Insert comments
 Built-in dialogue boxes
 Print Visual Basic module
 Custom forms
 Working with Objects
 Add form controls
 Introduction to objects and collections
 Control and dialogue box events
 Control objects
 Handle form controls
 Use the object browser
 Debugging and Error Trapping
 Use objects, properties and methods
 Use debug window
 The Range Object
 Break mode
 What is the range object?
 Instant watch
 The cells property
 Stepping through code
 The range property
 Error handling
 Flexible ranges
 Range contents
PREREQUISITE: A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. No knowledge of Visual Basic is needed
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 2007
COURSE DURATION: 18 Hours (6 sessions – 3 hours per session)
Financial Budgeting and Analysis with Microsoft Excel (ACCA14B09)
KEY TOPICS
 Overview
 Calculating Free Cash Flow
 Budget
 Free Cash Flow Calculation
 Financial models
 Financial Statements Status
 Building Operating Budget
 Sensitivity Analysis
 Assumptions and Dashboard
 Developing Dashboard in Microsoft Excel
 The Sales and Collections Budget
 Creating Data Tables in Microsoft Excel
 The Cost-of-Goods-Sold Budget
 Contribution Margin Analysis
 The Inventory and Purchases Budget
 Fixed and Variable Costs
 The Operating Expenses Budget
 Contribution Margin
 Budgeted Statement of Income
 Operating Leverage
 Establishing Financial Budget
 Breakeven Point
 The Capital Budget
 Introducing Mathematical Functions In Microsoft Excel
 The Cash Budget
 Financial Ratio Analysis
 Budgeted Balance Sheet
 Profit Margins
 Consolidating Financial Statements
 Investment Returns
 Balance Sheet
 Management Efficiency
 Income Statement
 Using Financial Functions in Microsoft Excel
 Statement of Cash Flow
 Applying Macro in Microsoft Excel for Financial
Statement
PREREQUISITE: General knowledge of Windows and Excel
SOFTWARE VERSION: Excel 2007
COURSE DURATION: 12 Hours (4 sessions – 3 hours per
session)
Cloud-based Applications for Business Users (ACCA14B10)
KEY TOPICS
 New Experience on using Outlook 2013
 Enhance Communication using Lync Online
 Create an email
 Contacts and Conversations
 Forward or reply to an email
 Manage Lync contacts
 Attach a file to a message
 Start a Lync IM or audio conversation
 Collaborate with Colleagues using SharePoint Online
 Enterprise Voice Basics
 SharePoint Online Navigation
 Place and receive calls from Lync
 Organize and Manage Files and Information
 Online Meeting Basics
 Use document libraries to store and share files
 Schedule Lync online meetings in Outlook
 Use lists to store information
 Share meeting content
 Manage documents with version control
 Organize a meeting
 Ensure consistence with check in/ check out documents
 Present Like A Pro
 Use and manage alerts to notify changes in SharePoint
 Share presentable meeting content
 Share and Collaborate
 Effectively manage meeting audio and video
 Use social feeds to share ideas and information
 Manage meeting participants
 Use a site mailbox to collaborate with your team
 Use collaborative tools
 Use OneDrive pro to store and share your own files
 Record and Download Meeting Elements
PREREQUISITE: General knowledge of Windows
SOFTWARE VERSION: Office 365
COURSE DURATION: 6 Hours (2 sessions – 3 hours per session)
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Get the Image You Want: Essential Photoshop Editing Techniques (ACCA14B11)
KEY TOPICS
Getting Started
 Making Professional Selections
 Use the Tools
 Create Selections / Adjust Pixel Selections
 Undo Actions / Smart Filters
 Soften and Refine the Edges of a Selection
 Move, Copy and Paste Selections and Layers
Using Color
 Save, Load, Deselect Selections
 Color Modes
 Transforming and Retouching
 Convert between Color Modes
 Convert to Indexed Color / Choose Color
 Change the Size of the Work Canvas
 Rotate and Flip Entire Images
Drawing
 Crop Images / Retouch and Repair Images
 About Vector Graphics
 Use the Liquefy Filter
 Drawing Shapes / Pen Tools and Paths
 Edit Paths / Convert Between Paths and Selection
 Layers
 Add Color to Paths
 Layer Basic / Select, Group and Link Layers
 Move, Copy, Lock and Manage Layers
Painting
 Merge and Stamp Layers
 Painting Tool / Select Brush Preset
 Set Opacity and Blending Options
 Create and Manage Preset Brushes
 Tips & Tricks
 Erase / Gradients / Fill and Stroke Selections and Layers
 Create and Manage Patterns
 Create a Neutral Density Filter Effect
 Choose Foreground and Background Colors
 Remove Color with the Blend If Option
 Create Borders with Quick Mask Mode
 Give an Image a Hand-Sketched Effect
PREREQUISITE: General knowledge of Windows
SOFTWARE VERSION: Photoshop CS5
COURSE DURATION: 12 Hours (4 sessions – 3 hours per session)
ACCA IT Training Course Schedule (Aug to Sep 2014)
Fee (HK$) 1 CPD
Units
780 (M)/
6
930 (AE)/
1,080 (N)
780 (M)/
6
930 (AE)/
1,080 (N)
Course
Course Code
Date(s)
Time
Windows 8 – Perfect Start
ACCA14B01-A
12, 14 Aug
18.30 – 21.30
What's New in Office 2013
ACCA14B02-K
16 Aug
09.30 – 16.30
Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions for Accounting ACCA14B03-K
and Financial Professionals
23, 30(am) Aug
09.30 – 16.30
(09.30 – 12.30)
930 (M)/
1,080 (AE)/
1,440 (N)
9
Microsoft Excel Advanced Formulas and Functions for ACCA14B04-K
Accounting and Financial Professionals
30(pm) Aug, 6 Sep
(13.30 – 16.30)
09.30 – 16.30
1,150 (M)/
1,300 (AE)/
1,680 (N)
9
Microsoft Excel Essential Skills with the Smart Method ACCA14B05-K
for Intermediate Level
6, 13(am) Sep
09.30 – 16.30
(09.30 – 12.30)
930 (M)/
1,080 (AE)/
1,440 (N)
9
Presenting Business Data using Microsoft Excel
ACCA14B06-K
9 Aug
09.30 – 16.30
850 (M)/
990 (AE)/
1,200 (N)
6
PowerPivot for Excel 2010 Users
ACCA14B07-A
26, 28 Aug
18.30 – 21.30
930 (M)/
1,080 (AE)/
1,440 (N)
6
Developing Business Applications using Microsoft
Excel Macros and VBA
ACCA14B08-K
23, 30 Aug, 6 Sep
09.30 – 16.30
1,850 (M)/
2,200 (AE)/
2,700 (N)
18
Financial Budgeting and Analysis with Microsoft Excel ACCA14B09-K
9, 16 Aug
09.30 – 16.30
12
Cloud-based Applications for Business Users
9 Aug
09.30 – 16.30
16, 23 Aug
09.30 – 16.30
3,200 (M)/
3,500 (AE)/
3,800 (N)
850 (M)/
990 (AE)/
1,200 (N)
1,500 (M)/
1,650 (AE)/
$1,800 (N)
ACCA14B10-K
Get the Image You Want: Essential Photoshop Editing ACCA14B11-K
Techniques
6
12
Venue:
1.
Course codes ending in A: INFOCAN Hong Kong Centre, 8/F, Greenwich Centre, 260 King’s Road, Fortress Hill, Hong Kong.
2.
Course codes ending in K: INFOCAN Kowloon Centre, 8/F, Yen Sheng Centre, 64 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon.
1M
– Fee for Member/ Affiliate
AE – Fee for Staff of Approved Employer
Language:
Cantonese (supplemented with English terminology), unless otherwise specified.
Deadline:
31 Jul 2014
*
N – Fee for Non-member
Participants will be awarded certificates of attendance/ CPD certificates if their attendance reaches 75% or above.
Please note that NO RE-RUN CLASSES will be arranged for this series of IT training courses and reservation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRSTSERVED basis. The next round of the series is tentatively scheduled to be held from Nov to Dec 2014. Please watch out for future member
circular for details.