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‘Your Excel Skills Suck’: The Power Users Turning Spreadsheets Into a Spectator Sport
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Spreadsheet competitions where professionals complete timed tasks using Microsoft Excel have drawn online audiences and participants from finance and data analysis sectors. The events feature timed challenges involving formulas, data manipulation, and pivot table construction. Microsoft Excel remains widely used in corporate finance, accounting, and business analysis roles.
