Practice Limitations Of Electronic Spreadsheets (11) - Accounting Application of Electronic Spreadsheet

Practice: Limitations of Electronic Spreadsheets

Lesson 11Accounting Application of Electronic Spreadsheet

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Question 1.
What is one risk associated with electronic spreadsheets?
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Think about what would happen if your computer crashed and you hadn't saved your work.
Question 2.
Define a formula error in the context of spreadsheets.
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Consider what might happen if you used cell A1 instead of A2 in a formula.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a limitation of electronic spreadsheets?
- They can hold unlimited data
- They can lead to data loss
- They require no software updates
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Remember the importance of saving your work!
4Question 4.
True or False: Errors in formulas can be completely avoided by inexperienced users.
- True
- False
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Think about how even skilled accountants can make mistakes in formulas.
Question 5.
Create a plan to backup an accounting spreadsheet that is critical for monthly financial closing.
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Consider how you use your files and what backup methods are available.
Question 6.
Analyze the implications of an incorrect formula in a financial spreadsheet. How should this be addressed?
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Think about the tools available in spreadsheets to check your formulas.

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