Opening PowerPoint Attachments

Just got the IMAC 20" and purchased Office Mac Student Teacher Edition, which I installed without a problem. I am unable to open PowerPoint attachments created on my PC at work, but sent home by email.
Does anyone know how you can open PC created attachments using Office on a Mac, using the Office Mac programs?

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