Building Financial Models That Actually Work
Three structured courses designed to move you from basic spreadsheet work to comprehensive financial analysis. Each course addresses specific modeling challenges you'll encounter in corporate finance, investment analysis, and strategic planning.
The program focuses on techniques used in real financial environments. You'll work with valuation frameworks, forecasting methods, and scenario analysis tools that professionals rely on when building models for actual business decisions.
Course Structure and Progression
Foundation Modeling
Core techniques for building structured financial models. You'll learn proper data organization, formula architecture, and error-checking methods that prevent the common mistakes that break models during review.
- Three-statement integration with proper linking structure
- Working capital calculations and cash flow modeling
- Assumption tables and sensitivity frameworks
- Model audit techniques and documentation standards
Valuation Methods
Practical application of DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions. This course addresses the technical requirements for building valuation models that hold up under scrutiny.
- Discounted cash flow models with WACC calculation
- Terminal value approaches and growth assumptions
- Trading multiples analysis and peer selection
- Deal structure modeling and accretion analysis
Advanced Scenarios
Complex modeling situations including LBO analysis, merger models, and project finance. You'll work through multi-scenario forecasts and learn to structure models for strategic planning decisions.
- Leveraged buyout model construction and returns analysis
- Merger and acquisition accretion/dilution models
- Monte Carlo simulation for uncertainty analysis
- Dashboard design for executive presentation