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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
Excel’s structured table references like Table1[Column] don’t translate to Google Sheets because Google Sheets doesn’t support the same table syntax, creating compatibility issues when teams use different platforms.
Traditional workarounds require maintaining separate formula sets for each platform, doubling your maintenance work and increasing error risk.
Eliminate workarounds with native cross-platform compatibility using Coefficient
Coefficient eliminates the need for workarounds by providing QuickBooks data import solutions that work consistently across both Excel and Google Sheets using standard references and functions.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import QuickBooks data using Coefficient’s Objects & Fields method.
Connect to QuickBooks and select your data fields using Coefficient’s flexible import system. This creates clean data structures that work identically in both Excel and Google Sheets without requiring table syntax.
Step 2. Create named ranges instead of structured references.
Replace structured references like Table1[Revenue] with named ranges like “RevenueData” that translate perfectly between platforms. Use descriptive names that make your formulas self-documenting.
Step 3. Build formulas using cross-platform functions.
Use VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and other universally supported functions with your named ranges. Example: =VLOOKUP(E2,CustomerData,2,FALSE) works identically in both platforms without modification.
Step 4. Implement dynamic ranges with OFFSET or INDIRECT.
For expanding data sets, use =OFFSET(A2,0,0,COUNTA(A)-1,4) or =INDIRECT(“A2″&COUNTA(A)) to create dynamic ranges that work in both Excel and Google Sheets as your data grows.
Step 5. Set up scheduled refreshes for reliable data sync.
Configure automatic refreshes to keep data current across both platforms. Your team can collaborate using any platform without formula compatibility issues or VBA conversion requirements.
Build truly universal financial models
This approach ensures your financial models work seamlessly in both Excel and Google Sheets without requiring platform-specific formula maintenance or conversion scripts. Start with Coefficient to create spreadsheet solutions that work everywhere.
