Why Excel macros still matter in 2026

Excel macros are far from obsolete. And here's why.

This episode explores why VBAs (Visual Basic for Applications) still play an important role in workflow efficiency for accountants and finance professionals.

Key learnings:

Why macros still matter in modern Excel workflows

How VBA compares with Power Query

The limits of Power Query for in-situ data fixes

How AI can help write and debug VBA code

How to automate data cleansing tasks in Excel

Why VBA is a useful entry point into programming

How to store macros in the personal macro workbook

Ways to run macros from the quick access toolbar

Listen now to help level up your Excel skills with macros.

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

For more, check out the accompanying YouTube video of this episode.

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