Master Financial Modeling
- 19th January, 2024
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 PM - 9 PM
- Online
- 4 weeks
What you'll learn
- Understand the basics of financial modeling in business and investment, along with the role of Excel as a powerful tool in financial analysis.
- Learn advanced formulas, data tables, conditional formatting, and pivot tables on Excel, in addition to mastering the art of turning raw data into meaningful insights.
- Build a Financial Model from Scratch with Step-by-step guidance.
- Apply your learning to real-world scenarios and case studies that mirror actual business challenges and investment decisions.
- Integrate Financial Statements and Analysis to understand how changes in assumptions impact the overall financial forecast.
- Learn how to assess the impact of different financial and operational variables on a company's performance.
- Create Interactive Dashboards and Reports in addition to data visualization best practices to present financial data compellingly.
Description
Welcome to our comprehensive course on Financial Modelling. This is a must-have skill for today’s financial analysts, business owners, and aspiring investment professionals. We carefully crafted this course to guide you through the complex world of financial modeling. In fact, it aims to teach you how to make strong financial predictions and business decisions yourself.
Why Financial Modeling? Financial modeling is the bedrock of finance and investment decisions. To put it simply, it means making a math model that shows how well a business is doing financially along with its future potential.
This course covers more than just traditional financial analysis. Above all, it guides you on how to create, analyze, and interpret financial models. Whether you’re predicting earnings, valuing a business, or assessing financial risks, this course will give you the key skills you need.
Course Outline
Session 1: Course Introduction and Financial Modelling Foundations
- Introduction to the course and its objectives.
- Overview of financial modeling and its applications.
- Introduction to FuturTech Inc. case study.
- Task: Lean Canvas Creation for FuturTech Inc.
Session 2: Setting Up the Financial Model
- Developing assumptions for FuturTech's operations, market conditions, and financial projections.
- Creating a Flags and Counter Worksheet for model switches and scenarios.
- Developing a Cost Curve Worksheet to visualize cost behaviors.
- Outlining FuturTech's initial financing structure.
Session 3: Revenue and Operating Expenses Analysis
- Modeling FuturTech’s revenue streams as identified in the Lean Canvas.
- Detailing operating expenses (OPEX) including salaries, rent, and marketing.
- Creating an Indexation Worksheet for price and cost adjustments.
Session 4: Asset and Financing Management
- Constructing a Depreciation/Amortization Schedule.
- Developing an Equity Movement Worksheet to track equity changes.
- Creating a detailed Loan Schedule Worksheet.
Session 5: Income and Cash Flow Statements
- Compiling the Income Statement by integrating revenue and expense data.
- Constructing the Cash Flow Statement to reflect liquidity.
Session 6: Balance Sheet and Investment Analysis
- Creating a Balance Sheet to show FuturTech’s financial position.
- Developing a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Sheet for investment profitability analysis.
Session 7: Dashboard Development and Visualization
- Developing a dashboard to summarize key financial metrics.
- Learning principles of effective dashboard design.
- Exploring advanced charting and visualization techniques.
Session 8: Review and Feedback
- Review of key concepts and methodologies covered.
- Feedback session on the course and individual projects.
- Final Q&A and course wrap-up
Prerequisites
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Fundamental understanding of accounting and financial principles
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