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27-28 March, 2025

Days of Knowledge UK 2025

Join us in Birmingham, the heart of the UK, for Days of Knowledge UK 2025! This local training event offers a unique opportunity for continuous learning in Business Central and related products, mastering cloud and AI technologies and accelerating technology adoption. Stay ahead by gaining the skills to implement modern customer solutions efficiently and connect with the Dynamics community to deliver more value to your clients.

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Normal ticket - 549 GBP

Group discount 10% for 5+, 20% for 10+

28-03-2025

BC reporting - Exploring standard possibilities

14:30 - 16:00 SCREEN 8 Back to event schedule

Isobel and James will explore the available reporting toolkit with many demonstration scenarios.

You will learn how you could use each of the tools, and you will consider the use cases, according to the needs of the audience, and understand the nuances of BC data structures.

This session will be covering Reporting within Business Central itself, and by using Power BI and Excel connected BC and other data.

Topics:
Excel Reports
Analyse Mode
Open/Edit in Excel
Financial Reports
Embedded Power BI
Power Query - M formulas and DAX
OData and APIs
Data Modelling
Bringing in Other Data sources
Power BI
Excel with power query

Speakers:

Isobel Bowers

Reporting Consultant at Technology Management

Every report should drive business decisions. If it isn't, why are you building it? This mantra fuels Isobel's passion for transforming raw data into insightful and actionable intelligence.

A true Power BI aficionado, Isobel has been on a mission to delve into the intricacies of Power BI reporting. She navigates the complex world of standard API queries from Business Central and explores the capabilities of third-party reporting tools with finesse. With an in-depth understanding of data modelling and report efficiency, Isobel crafts reports that are not only efficient but also visually engaging, empowering customers to make informed decisions with confidence.

Isobel's love for Power BI goes beyond mere proficiency - she proudly embraces her title as a "Power BI nerd." Constantly on the lookout for new tips and tricks, she thrives on continuous learning and innovation, ensuring her reports are always at the cutting edge of business intelligence.

James Gemmell ACMA, CGMA

Lead Consultant at Technology Management

James has first hand experience in UK manufacturing businesses - having worked day-to-day finance roles from Assistant Accountant to Financial Controller. He is a Chartered Management Accountant and has managed and implemented many IT systems including Navision in end-user roles. He now leads end-to-end BC implementation projects in manufacturing and distribution verticals.
James enjoys empowering people to be successful in their role, by encouraging reporting skills and critical thinking so that they can increase understanding of the situation and add value by making informed decisions.