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papa_austin
Jan 14, 2026Copper Contributor
Loss carry forward for limited years
Hello Excel Community, Excel Version: O365 (Enterprise) I’m running into a mental block trying to model loss carryforward with limited years using a spill formula. Below is a simplified example...
Patrick2788
Jan 21, 2026Silver Contributor
I have the functions to make for an elegant FIFOλ/LIFOλ lambda though I hesitate to finalize it because the arrangement of FIFO data is not always the same.
Is there a "typical" arrangement that can be banked on?
PeterBartholomew1
Jan 21, 2026Silver Contributor
"Typical arrangement" ... I doubt it!
I have attached a file that contains a possible layout for a single product line.
The file was used to support an on-line presentation so it is more focussed upon demonstrating solution techniques than attempting the most efficient solution for each problem. The message being that a dynamic array solution in Excel may have very little in common with the traditional spreadsheet!