Excel Project

Spreadsheets are one of the most powerful applications developed for computers. They allow users to manage huge amounts of columns and rows of numbers and other forms of data. They can do in seconds what it would have taken a team of accountants days to do in the pre-computing age.

You will use Microsoft Excel for your project. Your project should contain:

• At least two different types of formulas. (ex. SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF -- for extra credit use VLOOKUP!)
• At least one chart displaying your information.
• Use proper formatting for column and row width, rounding of values, row and column labels, etc.

Some ideas for spreadsheet topics:

• Sports statistics - calculate stats for your favorite team. Baseball, softball, basketball, etc.
• Personal budget - Get a grip on what it costs to live. Prepare a realistic budget of expenses for life on your own.
• Loan amortization - Want to buy a car? Spreadsheets can help you calculate payments for that dream ride.
• Track a stock - Set up a spreadsheet to follow the value of a stock portfolio over time.
• Surprise me - Not really, but if you have a good idea, let me know and I'll probably approve it.