We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.
This early spreadsheet, a Babylonian clay tablet c.1800 BC, contains several errors. How many errors do your spreadsheets have?
Errors in the data, formulas, or manipulation of spreadsheets could be costly, even devastating.
Do you document your spreadsheets? We use the FizzBuzz word game to illustrate the importance of documenting your spreadsheets.
"Oh My God" my formulas are not working! This article covers most of the reasons for Excel formulas not working. And how to fix them.
Research concludes unanimously that spreadsheet errors are both common and non-trivial. We must seek ways to reduce spreadsheet errors.
See our bibliography of spreadsheet best practice, risk management, errors and testing, and methods for improving spreadsheets.
Good spreadsheets are essential for informing decision making. But most spreadsheets are not good. We help you make better spreadsheets.
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