WPS ACCRINT is a financial function in WPS Sheets for calculating the accrued interest of a security that pays periodic interest; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All topics in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
ACCRINT is a built-in financial function in WPS Sheets that calculates the accrued interest for a security that pays periodic interest.
Core tasks include:
- Insert ACCRINT through the Insert Function dialog when you want to review parameters while entering the formula.
- Type
=ACCRINT(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar when you already know the syntax. - Review the syntax
ACCRINT(issue, first_interest, settlement, rate, par, frequency, [basis], [calc_method])in the function parameters window or help entry to verify argument order and meaning.
This WPS office guide is useful for bond interest calculations, financial modeling, and settlement data checks. It helps reduce manual calculation steps and makes it easier to verify whether all required arguments are entered correctly.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the full function help and entry points are available |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula entry and calculation; internet access is needed for official pages or online help |
| Other | WPS Office should already be installed, and you should be able to open and edit a spreadsheet file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that the Insert Function entry is available on the Formulas tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the ACCRINT function to calculate the accrued interest of a security that pays periodic interest, and supports both dialog-based insertion and direct formula entry. | Excel provides the ACCRINT function, returns the accrued interest for a security that pays periodic interest, and documents the full syntax, basis options, and calc_method behavior. | Google Sheets provides the ACCRINT function, calculates the accrued interest of a security with periodic payments, and includes syntax and examples. | Notion provides a formula language and function library for numeric and logical calculations, but it does not provide a built-in security accrued-interest function equivalent to ACCRINT. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports calculated fields in forms through formulas and the Expression Builder, but it does not provide a spreadsheet-style financial function library. |
| Official Source | — | ACCRINT function | ACCRINT | Formula syntax & functions | Add calculated fields to a form |
Advantage: It fits directly into spreadsheet workflows for financial formulas, with both guided parameter entry and direct formula typing for daily calculation and review.
Overall Conclusion
WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide an ACCRINT function for accrued-interest calculations in spreadsheets. Notion and Adobe are more suitable for general formulas or form-based calculations. If you need a practical way to enter, review, and reuse a spreadsheet finance formula, WPS offers a direct workflow.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bond accrued-interest calculation | Finance staff | Manual period-interest calculations take multiple steps and can miss required arguments | Use ACCRINT to calculate interest directly from the issue date, first interest date, settlement date, and rate |
| 2 | Security data review | Auditors and analysts | It takes time to verify results under different dates and basis settings | Enter values one by one in the function parameters dialog and review each argument |
| 3 | Reusable financial templates | Heavy spreadsheet users | The same calculation logic needs to be reused across many rows | Type =ACCRINT(...) in a cell and fill down |
| 4 | Function learning and training | New users | The argument order of financial functions is not familiar | Search for ACCRINT through Insert Function and review the syntax description |
| 5 | Result troubleshooting | Business support staff | It can be hard to tell whether an unexpected result comes from dates or arguments | Check dates, frequency, and basis against the syntax details |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet editing and formula entry in WPS Sheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| ACCRINT formula entry and calculation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Premium add-on capabilities | Availability depends on the account plan shown | Available according to the subscribed plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet work and learning how to use the ACCRINT function | Free | The ACCRINT workflows in this guide can be completed directly for basic entry and calculation |
| Additional needs such as more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other add-on capabilities | WPS Premium | You can choose a plan based on your broader office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe
- To compare plans, open the purchase page and review the feature comparison and subscription details.
Source: WPS Office pricing page