PICPA Doha hosts workshop for finance, accounting professionals

Darlene Regis
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Doha LLC (G) recently conducted a successful Advanced MS Excel Workshop at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Old Airport Road, drawing finance, accounting, and business professionals from across the region.
The workshop was led by Mohamad Rizk, MBD, SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, an expert in Excel and people analytics, who guided participants through an intensive and interactive session. The training covered a range of advanced Excel tools and techniques, including LOOKUP functions, FILTER applications, What-If Analysis, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Dashboards, and Macros.
Throughout the workshop, attendees actively participated in hands-on exercises aimed at improving data management, enhancing reporting efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making through Excel's powerful features. Many appreciated the session for its practical relevance and direct application to real-world business scenarios.
The event underscores PICPA Doha's commitment to fostering professional development, providing both its members and the wider business community in Qatar with valuable opportunities to strengthen their technical skills. Through initiatives like this, the organization continues to empower professionals to excel in an increasingly data-centric world.

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