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Collect Data First, Figure Out Use Later

Name: Collect Data First, Figure Out Use Later
Uploaded: 2026-10-20T22:09:20+00:00
Duration: 2 min 10 s
Description: Before you analyze anything, you need quality information. Stephen Yoss explains why data veracity matters, how much data you actually need, and why you should start collecting now—even when you don't know exactly how you'll use it yet. Watch what separates data leaders from everyone else in this practical lesson from his Excel analytics course.

2:10 · A clip from Data and Statistical Analytics Using Microsoft Excel, taught by Stephen Yoss

Before you analyze anything, you need quality information. Stephen Yoss explains why data veracity matters, how much data you actually need, and why you should start collecting now—even when you don't know exactly how you'll use it yet. Watch what separates data leaders from everyone else in this practical lesson from his Excel analytics course. From the course “Data and Statistical Analytics Using Microsoft Excel” (3 CPE credits, Information Technology, Basic): https://www.cpetoday.com/course/data-and-statistical-analytics-using-microsoft-excel-26c01461 Taught by Stephen Yoss — Speaker & Author, CPE Today. More from Stephen Yoss: https://www.cpetoday.com/instructor/stephen-yoss CPE Today offers live webinars, Live Replays and self-study for CPAs and accounting professionals. NASBA-sponsored (ID 167619) and an IRS-approved CE provider. https://www.cpetoday.com/ #DataAnalytics #DataQuality #Excel

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