Introduction To Financial Modelling

Master Financial Modelling Techniques with Excel and Best Practices

Publisher:Packt Publishing Limited

By: MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books and Liam Bastick

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|Dec 2024

E-Book €10.99Institutions €111.95

This book will enable you to learn financial modeling techniques and best practices, leveraging Excel to build accurate, efficient models for business and finance professionals.

Key Features

Essential Excel functions and tools tailored for financial modeling applications
Methodologies for layout design, error prevention, and model transparency practices
Insights into ratio analysis, self-review processes, and ensuring model accuracy

Book Description

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to financial modeling, equipping readers with the skills and knowledge to create accurate, reliable models for analysis and decision-making. Designed for professionals, students, and finance enthusiasts, it bridges theoretical principles with practical Excel-based techniques, ensuring a balanced and thorough understanding of the subject.
Key Excel functions such as SUMPRODUCT, INDEX and MATCH, and LOOKUP are covered in depth, alongside essential tools like conditional formatting, data validation, and solver. The book emphasizes best practices in layout design, error checking, and model transparency, helping users build robust and easy-to-follow financial models. Practical methodologies for time-series analysis, control accounts, and financial statement theory are explored, making it a versatile resource.
The step-by-step model-building example guides readers through structuring, linking, and finalizing financial statements, including revenue, expenditure, taxation, and cash flow. Ratio analysis and self-review techniques are also discussed to ensure model accuracy and integrity. This detailed yet accessible guide empowers readers to create professional financial models with confidence and clarity.

What you will learn

Master Excel functions like SUMIF, OFFSET, and INDEX
Understand best practices in financial modelling
Create structured templates for financial models
Conduct time series analysis and error checks
Design linked financial statements and cash flows
Perform ratio analysis for performance review

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for finance professionals, analysts, students, and business managers. A basic understanding of Excel is required, while knowledge of financial principles is recommended but not mandatory.

Introduction
Key Excel Functions
Key Excel Functionalities
Best Practice Methodology
Layout Tips
Time Series Analysis
Error Checks
Model Template Example
Financial Statement Theory
Control Accounts
Example Model Build
Self Review
Ratio Analysis

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PDF ISBN: 978-1-83702-798-9

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

Publication date: 2024

Language: English

Pages: 338

Related subjects:

Computer sciences,

Databases and data mining

Introduction To Financial Modelling

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