The DAX ACCRINT function calculates the accrued interest for a security that pays periodic interest. It takes several arguments, including the issue date, first interest date, settlement date, annual coupon rate, par value, frequency of payments, day count basis, and a logical value to determine the calculation method. The function returns the total accrued interest…
Python offers a straightforward way to interact with the user through the print() and input() functions. The print() function displays information on the console, taking one or more arguments like strings, numbers, or variables. It can also be used to format output, write to files, and display results in real time. The input() function prompts…
ABS stands for Absolute Value. It takes a number as input and returns its distance from zero, basically ignoring the positive or negative sign. So, ABS(5) returns 5, and ABS(-3) returns 3. You can use ABS to convert negative numbers into positives for calculations that only work with non-negative values. Imagine you need to find…
This video provides a comprehensive introduction to Python, covering various aspects from installation to online usage and integration with Excel and Power BI. It highlights the versatility of Python, its applications in diverse fields, and the multiple ways to access and utilize it. The video also demonstrates basic Python code examples, such as variable assignment,…
This is a series of on going video tutorials. Starting from the basics, in each video we will cover python topics one by one. If you intend to learn Python as a bigginer from start, we suggest you start this course. Python Lesson 001: Introduction, Installation and OptionsPython Lesson 002: Communicating with Python using Print()…
Traditionally, custom functions in Excel were created using VBA, a programming language. However, Microsoft introduced the LAMBDA function in 2020, allowing users to create custom functions without coding. Inspired by lambda calculus, LAMBDA functions are defined with a name, parameters, and a formula. They can be used directly or named for future reference. By using…
This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of Power Pivot in Excel, covering topics such as data modeling, creating relationships, working with measures and KPIs, using OLAP tools, calculated columns, perspectives, and synonyms. It also demonstrates how to enable Power Pivot, connect to external data sources, and create pivot tables and charts. Additionally, the tutorial explains…
This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to pivoting and unpivoting data within SQL Server. We’ll delve into the process of transforming data from a row-based to a column-based format, and vice versa. You’ll learn how to pivot data based on single or multiple columns, as well as how to unpivot pivoted data to restore its…
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a comprehensive Power BI report using data from a SQL Server database. We’ll delve into various analytical techniques, including geographic analysis, branch-wise performance, and deposit movement. The report will feature interactive dashboards with visualizations like maps, charts, and tables. By the end, you’ll be able to create insightful reports…
This video tutorial introduces SQL views and demonstrates how to create and use them for data analysis. It begins by explaining what views are and their purpose, then proceeds to use a hypothetical bank database, Nexus Bank, as an example. The tutorial covers creating tables, importing data from CSV files, and building various views to…