Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Accounting

Apply accounting-style number formatting.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Convert → Number Format → Accounting

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the relevant cells or data region, keeping a copy if the operation removes or overwrites values. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Convert › Number Format, choose Accounting to apply accounting-style number formatting. Spot-check transformed values, formats and date conventions before reusing the data.

Best use case

Useful when normalising raw data columns and you need to apply accounting-style number formatting.

Everyday Excel

Avoids repetitive conversion of imported values when you need to apply accounting-style number formatting.

Accounting and audit

Normalises dates, amounts or references for GL matching and reconciliations by helping apply accounting-style number formatting.