Archive - October 2024

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, they say. This is a podcast by Hiran de Silva. Narrated by Bill. In today’s landscape, we’re inundated with white papers...

This article reveals the most powerful capability of Excel today – a potential that many overlook. While most think of Excel as a tool for data analysis, typically...

Introduction to Data Visualization. In today’s digital landscape, data visualization has become a buzzword, often synonymous with software charting capabilities...

A sample module in the section ‘How We Got Here’ in the work-in-progress ‘The Story of Excel’. By Hiran de Silva. Narrated by Paul in the video...

The question often arises: *Why not use Excel as a database?* It’s a simple, accessible tool, so why introduce the added complexity of a separate database? Excel expert...

In this article, I’m addressing a critical misconception about a common yet powerful Excel solution: the client-server, hub-and-spoke model, specifically for the reg...

The REG Call Handler Challenge has sparked responses that diverge from my intent. While feedback from Tony Wong and others has been invaluable, it highlights a...

In many organizations, the purpose of modeling and reporting is often cited as providing actionable results. But what exactly does that mean? An...

In this article, I want to address the bias prevalent in social media regarding certain topics and how this skews the knowledge base and conditioning of...

Introduction Recently, a poll conducted by Paul Barnhurst sparked a heated debate on LinkedIn about the meaning of “cash flow statement.” The discussion...