Overview
In this course we are going learn how to financially model a business using Excel. Financial models underpin strategic and business planning, solicitations for financing, budgeting and forecasting, business valuations, cash budgeting, capital budgeting, and so many other corporate finance purposes. In this course, we are going to concentrate on the preparation of a financial projection of the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flow. We will use an approach that keeps model integrity and credibility top of mind throughout development.
Why you should Attend
- Modelling businesses serves a number of purposes from financing, valuation, impairment, and strategic planning
Areas Covered in the Session
- How to set up a financial model to protect your integrity and avoid mistakes
- How to prepare a set of financial projections
- How to turn your model into a template
Who Will Benefit
- Financial Analyst
- Controllers
- Corporate Development Analyst
Speaker Profile
Blair Cook is a seven-time CFO, a director, and an educator at Executive Finance Partners - a professional development and executive coaching firm for financial professionals and executives. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chair of publicly listed companies. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.
Instructor
Blair Cook