Warehouse Loan And Lookup Form Project Description

Warehouse Loan And Lookup Formproject Descriptionin This Project You

In this project, you will create a named range and use it to set data validation. You will use a PMT function to calculate a value and then use it in a two-variable data table. You will also enter VLOOKUP functions to return values from a table, and format cells in the workbook. You will also audit a worksheet and correct errors.

Instructions: For grading, perform the following tasks:

  1. Start Excel. Download and open the workbook named GO_e04_Grader_h3.xlsx.
  2. Click the Warehouse Payment Table sheet. In cell B8, enter a PMT function using cell B4 divided by 12 as the rate, B3 as the number of payment periods, and B2 as the present value of the loan. Display the result as a positive number.
  3. In the range B8:H16, create a two-variable data table. Set B3 as the row input cell, and B4 as the column input cell.
  4. Apply the Currency number format to cells C9:H16.
  5. Apply the cell style Note to the payment in cell E9.
  6. On the Job Information sheet, select the range A4:C11. Sort the range by the Job Code column in ascending order.
  7. Create a range named Job_Code using the data in cells A5:A11 on the Job Information worksheet.
  8. On the Staffing Plan worksheet, in cells A9:A18, set a Data Validation rule that allows values from a list. Set the source to =Job_Code. From this list in cell A9, select M-MG.
  9. On the Staffing Plan worksheet, in cell B9, create a VLOOKUP to retrieve Description from the Job Information sheet using the Job Code, with absolute references as needed.
  10. Copy the VLOOKUP in B9 down through cell B18.
  11. In cell C9, enter 1 as the # of Positions; in D9, enter Management as the Type.
  12. On the Staffing Plan worksheet, in cell E9, create a VLOOKUP to retrieve Salary from the Job Information sheet using the Job Code, with absolute references as needed.
  13. Copy the VLOOKUP in E9 down through cell E18.
  14. From the Data Validation list in cell A10, select C-CASH. In C10, enter 4 as the # of Positions; in D10, enter Cashier as the Type.
  15. Display the Revenue worksheet and trace precedents for the formula in cell I5. Use Error Checking to correct the error so the formula uses the Growth Assumption for Beaded Bracelets, not Crystal Bracelets.
  16. Correct the reference in cell M6 so it points to L9 with an absolute reference.
  17. Fix errors in cell F7 by copying the formula from above; fix J8 similarly, copying from the left.
  18. Use Format Painter to copy formatting from M5 to M6.
  19. Ensure worksheets are correctly named and ordered: Warehouse Purchase, Warehouse Payment Table, Staffing Plan, Job Information, Revenue. Save, close, and exit Excel.

Paper For Above instruction

The comprehensive task of this project centers around creating an efficient and interconnected Excel workbook that involves financial calculations, data validation, lookups, formatting, sorting, audit, and error correction. The overarching goal is to develop a functional worksheet that can accurately calculate loan payments, validate data entries, retrieve data dynamically, and present a polished financial report, culminating in presentation-ready spreadsheets aligned with specified standards.

To execute the project proficiently, the initial step involves establishing a foundational data set; this includes hidden named ranges and data validation lists that streamline data entry while enhancing accuracy. Creating a named range called Job_Code utilizing cells A5:A11 on the Job Information worksheet sets the stage for dynamic lookups. Sorting job data by Job Code ensures consistent data retrieval, which is pivotal when setting up VLOOKUP functions in the Staffing Plan sheet. Data validation rules in cells A9 through A18 restrict entries to predefined job codes, minimizing input errors.

The calculation of the mortgage payment in cell B8 using the PMT function exemplifies financial comprehension. The PMT function, using a rate derived from B4 divided by 12, with B3 as total periods, and B2 as loan amount, provides the periodic payment. Displaying this as a positive number aligns with financial reporting conventions. Embedding this calculation within a two-variable data table—covering varying loan durations and interest rates—facilitates sensitivity analysis, allowing users to assess how different parameters influence the payment amount.

Formatting plays a vital role: applying currency formatting enhances clarity and professionalism, especially for monetary data. Applying the cell style ‘Note’ to specific cells like E9 accentuates critical information, guiding user attention. The project includes sorting data to facilitate review and analysis, which assists in organizing job-related data systematically.

VLOOKUP functions constitute a core component, enabling dynamic data retrieval. In the Staffing Plan sheet, VLOOKUP functions in B9 and E9 retrieve job descriptions and salaries from the Job Information table, based on selected job codes. Copying these formulas down ensures consistency across the data range. When data validation lists change (e.g., switching from M-MG to C-CASH), the corresponding lookup formulas adapt, keeping the data interconnected.

The project emphasizes accuracy through auditing. Trace precedents in the Revenue worksheet's cell I5 identifies dependencies, which are then corrected with the Error Checking tool—ensuring formulas reference correct cells and use the appropriate growth assumptions. Refixing cell M6’s formula, copying formulas logically in F7 and J8, and formatting cells with the Format Painter ensure the worksheet maintains integrity and readability.

Finally, the worksheet’s structure and names are validated to meet project standards: an organized sequence—Warehouse Purchase, Warehouse Payment Table, Staffing Plan, Job Information, Revenue—ensures clarity when used or reviewed by others. Saving, closing, and correctly naming the workbook completes the process, ensuring a professional, functional Excel model capable of financial and data management tasks.

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