David Ringstrom

About David Ringstrom

AboutI\'m David H. Ringstrom, CPA, with over 30 years of experience in spreadsheet consulting and training. As the founder of Accounting Advisors, Inc, established in 1991, I specialize in helping accounting professionals harness the full potential of Microsoft Excel to streamline workflows.​I coined the phrase \"Either you work Excel, or it works you,\" reflecting my commitment to empowering users to master Excel’s capabilities. I\'ve conducted over 2,500 live webinars and authored multiple books, including Microsoft 365 Excel for Dummies, Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures, QuickBooks Online for Dummies, and Idiot\'s Guide to Introductory Accounting.Before becoming an author I wrote freelance articles on spreadsheets for twenty years, some of which were published internationally. I also served as technical editor for over forty accounting software books. Through my work, I aim to provide practical, real-world solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial tasks.​ ExperiencePresident & FounderAccounting Advisors, Inc.| Atlanta, GA | 1991 – Present• Provide consulting and training services nationwide, focusing on Microsoft Excel and accounting software.• Develop and deliver webinars and self-study courses for accounting professionals.• Author and edit publications to share expertise on Excel and accounting best practices.​Lead InstructorStudents Excel | Atlanta, GA | 2015 – Present• Develops video-based Excel training for college students• Hands-off for instructors; Students Excel manages all grading and support• Creates curriculum that bridges academic concepts with practical applications.​• No cost to schools; students typically pay $14.95 per assignment PublicationsMicrosoft 365 Excel for DummiesExploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden TreasuresQuickBooks Online for Dummies (Multiple Editions)Idiot’s Guide to Introductory Accounting​ Skills• Microsoft Excel (Advanced Functions, PivotTables, Macros)• Accounting Software (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50)• Financial Analysis and Reporting• Public Speaking and Webinar Delivery• Technical Writing and Editing​ EducationBachelor of Business Administration in AccountingGeorgia State University​ CertificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel Professional MembershipsAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA)​ Contact InformationEmail: a•••@davidringstrom.comPhone: 40••••••75Website:

Experience

1. Instructor

   Cpe Link

   Oct 2009 — Present

   I present webinars on Microsoft Excel for CPE Link. My sessions focus on using spreadsheets more effectively. I\'m fond of saying \"Either you work Excel, or it works you!\"

Education

• Georgia State University

  BBA, Accounting

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Webinar Development
• Budgeting
• Access
• Microsoft Office
• Quickbooks
• Quickbooks Sdk Development
• Sage
• Payroll
• Cpa
• Technical Training
• Business Process Automation
• Accounts Receivable
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Small Business Accounting
• Instructor-Led Training
• Technical Editing
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Microsoft Access
• Sage 50
• Peachtree Sdk Development
• Vba
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Accounting
• Peachtree
• Peachtree Accounting
• Databases
• Small Business
• Spreadsheets
• Financial Analysis
• Wordpress
• Quicken
• Training
• Webinars
• Auditing
• Expert Witness
• Spreadsheet Design
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting