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Excel University Lesson 303: Mastering Pivot Table Formulas and Advanced Reporting

Go beyond basic summaries with calculated fields, items, and dynamic hybrid reporting techniques.

Created byJeff Lenningworkspace_premiumBest Instructor
IntermediateUpdated Sep 22, 2026

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleApply calculated fields and items to derive new data points within pivot tables
  • check_circleUtilize Show Values As options to perform complex percentage and running total calculations
  • check_circleImplement advanced sorting and filtering techniques to control report presentation
  • check_circleConstruct hybrid reports using the GETPIVOTDATA function to link pivot tables with worksheet formulas
  • check_circleAutomate the creation of multiple report sheets using the Show Report Filter Pages command

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive examination of advanced pivot table features designed to enhance data analysis and reporting efficiency. It covers the mechanics of creating calculated fields and items, utilizing built-in value display options, and implementing sophisticated sorting and filtering strategies. The curriculum also explores the hybrid reporting technique, which leverages the GETPIVOTDATA function to integrate pivot table data into flexible, formula-based financial reports. By focusing on these advanced capabilities, the material demonstrates how to build robust, recurring-use workbooks that minimize manual intervention and ensure data integrity.

Topics Covered:

  • Calculated fields and pivot table formulas
  • Calculated items for single-column data
  • Value display options and percentage calculations
  • Advanced sorting by labels and values
  • Report filters, field filters, and slicers
  • GETPIVOTDATA function for hybrid reporting
  • Automated report generation with filter pages

Course Content

3 activities • 12 videos • duration: 1h 58m

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Lecture6 videos • 1 quiz • 1.4 hours
  • videocamC15 Calculated Fields
    Duration 15:43
  • videocamC16 Calculated Items
    Duration 9:25
  • videocamC17 Show Values As
    Duration 9:25
  • videocamC18 Sorting
    Duration 17:46
  • videocamC19 Filtering
    Duration 16:41
  • videocamC20 Hybrid Reports with GETPIVOTDATA
    Duration 12:26
  • quizCalculated Fields Quiz
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Additional Resources6 videos • 37 min
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Final Assessment1 quiz

Your Instructor

Jeff Lenning

CPA and Microsoft Certified Trainer

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In his live CPE training sessions, Jeff Lenning CPA has shown thousands of CPAs and accounting professionals across the country how to use Excel to streamline their work and become more efficient. Several publications have featured his Excel articles, including the Journal of Accountancy and California CPA Magazine. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Jeff began his career in the audit practice at Arthur Andersen’s Orange County office. He was a senior financial analyst at Gateway computers and the accounting manager at Interpore Cross International. In 2000, he founded Click Consulting Inc., a technology-consulting firm that specializes in Excel training, consulting, development, and personal coaching. He is a past president of the CalCPA OCLB Chapter, the former chair of the California CPA State Technology Committee, co-chair of the California CPA OCLB Chapter Technology Committee, a board member of the California CPA OCLB Chapter, on the California Society of CPAs Council, and an instructor for the AICPA and the California CPA Education Foundation. A Microsoft Office Certified Excel Expert, he is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer. He was recently recognized with the California CPA Education Foundation's Award for Instructor Excellence.

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