Excel Tips

CPA Australia

Excel Tips is a podcast for accounting, business and finance professionals who are looking to sharpen their spreadsheet skills and learn new hacks and tricks from Neale Blackwood CPA, a Microsoft Excel expert. Excel Tips helps spreadsheet users discover Excel’s hidden features and shortcuts and understand how best to apply the newest features and functionality. The podcast is a companion to regular articles in INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia’s award-winning business magazine. Every podcast episode includes links to the accompanying Excel Tips digital magazine article. Neale Blackwood CPA has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. Excel Tips is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips. To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.

Categories: Education

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There's a misconception that Excel macros are outdated or unnecessary. In this episode we set the record straight and explore their continued value.

Delve into three practical macros that can streamline various tasks in your Excel workflow.

More importantly, you’ll come away with the knowledge to decide when creating a macro makes sense for optimising your efficiency.

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0:20 - Why macros aren't dead.
1:39 - Macro warning!
2:18 - The problems macros solve.
3:07 - Macro 1 - editing column headings in pivot tables.
3:57 - Macro 2 - macro to format spill ranges.
5:07 - Macro 3 - building an index sheet in excel.
6:19 - Macro message boxes and examples overview.
7:35 - When to use macros.

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Host: Neale Blackwood CPA has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

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You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au