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MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate exam guide
The MO-230 exam takes 50 minutes. Microsoft doesn’t list its passing score: it scores Office exams from 1 to 1,000, and the score you need depends on the exam. It costs $100 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate (MO-230)
- Questions
- Check Microsoft’s exam page
- Time
- 50 min
- Passing score
- Varies by exam
- Scored from 1 to 1,000; the score you need depends on the exam
- How Microsoft scores
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Intermediate
- Role
- Excel
- Renewal
- Every 5 years
- Exam code
- MO-230
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What’s changing, and when
Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for MO-230. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
Exam topics
What the exam covers
Validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage and forecast financial data, perform calculations, and generate reports for financial analysis – ideal for individuals pursuing careers as financial analysts or in other finance-related positions.
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How long is the MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate exam?
The MO-230 exam takes 50 minutes.
What is the passing score for MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate?
Microsoft doesn’t list the passing score for MO-230: it scores Office exams from 1 to 1,000, and the score you need depends on the exam.
How much does the MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate exam cost?
$100 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does MO-230 retire?
Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for MO-230. Knowing the exam’s topics well is what counts.
How should I study for MOS Excel for Business Finance Associate?
Work through Microsoft’s official exam outline topic by topic, then, before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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