K2's Introduction to Excel Macros Webcast [EXM4]

Jul 28, 2023
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Subject:

Computer Software & Applications

Credit Hours:

4.00

Price:

Member: $175.00
Non-member: $240.00

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Discussion Leader: Steve Voss, CPA, MS

Website registration for this course closes on July 27, 2023. To register after this date please contact the society at akcpa@ak.net or 907-562-4334.

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K2s Introduction To Excel Macros Webcast (EXM4)

July 28th, 2023 / 10:00 am 1:30 pm

Live Webcast

Theres no need to be intimidated by Excel macros! Instead, participate in this session to learn how to create helpful macros to automate many business processes without writing VBA code. Youll be amazed at how easy Excel macros can be!

You have used Excel for years and perhaps Lotus 123 before that. And through all that time, you have repeatedly said, One day, Ill learn how to write macros. Finally, that time has arrived because this four-hour program will introduce you to the wide world of Excel macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

This course teaches the fundamentals of creating and working with macros in Excel and is designed specifically for those with little experience working with macros. More specifically, taking this course will teach you how to use Excels Macro Recorder to write simple yet effective macros. You will also learn how to secure and share macros with other Excel users and create user-defined functions to solve specific accountant-centric problems in Excel. Further, you will learn how to create macros that run when a user opens a workbook and VBA basics. Dont miss this unique opportunity to learn how to begin working with macros one of Excels most powerful tools.

Very helpful Excel Macro class for beginners. L.C., CPA PA

I learned a tremendous amount during this course. A. P., MA

Major Topic:
- Getting started with Excel macros by using the Macro Recorder
- Fundamentals of writing VBA code
- Saving and sharing macros
- Getting started with User-Defined Functions

Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Create a macro in Excel using the Macro Recorder tool
- Manage the fundamental elements of macros in Excel, including accessing macro functionality, naming macros, shortcut keys, storing and deleting macros, absolute vs. relative cell references in macros, and macro security
- Identify the usefulness of the Macro Recorder and list four critical limitations of the Macro Recorder; additionally, modify Excels Quick Access Toolbar and the Ribbon to provide shortcuts to macros
- List the nine essential elements of macros written using Visual Basic for Applications and utilize the Visual Basic Editor; manage macros through copy/paste and delete processes
- Create variables in macros and identify the purpose of branching and conditional logic routines such as IF/THEN/ELSE, DO/WHILE, and CASE

Designed For: Business professionals seeking to extend Excels functionality with simple yet highly effective macros

CPE Credits: 4, Computer Software & Applications

Level of Knowledge: Basic

Prerequisite: None

Acronym: EXM4

Discussion Leader: Stephen M. (Steve) Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS