IFF: Financial Modelling - Certificate

Issued by Informa

The attendees have been instructed on how to apply Excel skills in a problem-solving context. The earners of the badge undertook an extensive practical exercise in modelling the financial forecast of a company. They became familiar with errors that are frequently made in financial models, and how to review models that have been prepared by others. The attendees became aware of the principles of modelling best practice.

Type Learning

Additional Details

Skills

Applied Excel
Dynamic analysis techniques
Extracting from database
Familiarity with Excel functions
Forecasting corporate performance
Quantifying business risks
Reviewing financial models
Sensitising quantitative analysis

Earning Criteria

Studied pre-course financial modelling questionnaire exercise that will help them in the training session.
Studied eight principles of modelling best practice covering: consistent timelines – how to protect, consistent formulae across rows, hard coding in formulae, usability, NW to SE workflow, modelling efficiency, circular references, and macros.
Attended a 5-day financial modelling training programme online.