This early spreadsheet, a Babylonian clay tablet c.1800 BC, contains several errors. How many errors do your spreadsheets have?
Overconfidence is one of the main causes of spreadsheet errors. Being informed about overconfidence leads to more accurate spreadsheets.
Spreadsheet errors are reduced by using good design. Our students do three assignments to acquire good spreadsheet design skills.
We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.
60% of large companies feel 'Spreadsheet Hell' describes their reliance on spreadsheets either completely or fairly well.
The twenty principles for good spreadsheet practice aims to reduce the amount of time wasted and the number of errors.
Research concludes unanimously that spreadsheet errors are both common and non-trivial. We must seek ways to reduce spreadsheet errors.
This article walks you through different methods and built-in tools that can be used to audit and debug Excel spreadsheets.
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