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In this 3 day course you will learn how to construct different financial models and analyze their applications and uses:
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Understand the different types of financial models and when each should be applied
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Construct financial models making use of a broad range of Excel methods and techniques
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Incorporate elements such as risk, sensitivity, optimization and forecasting into financial models
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Produce meaningful management reports and charts for communication
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
DAY 1: Introduction
Introduction and Overview
Exercise: Model review
Building a Model 1: Model design and structure – key steps
Exercise: Defining a model plan
Example: Financial analysis model
Building a Model 2: Testing and auditing a model
Example: Testing a financial analysis model with cash flows and ratios
Exercise: Debugging a financial model
Practical – Investment Analysis 1 Practical investment model exercise
DAY 2: Risk Scenarios and Simulation Forecasting Models
Example: Adding a forecast to financial analysis model
Risk Techniques
Example: Adding risk techniques to a financial analysis/valuation model
Risk and Simulation
- Building a simulation model
- Monte Carlo simulations
Example: Financial analysis model
Practical – Investment Analysis 2
Adding sensitivity to the investment model
DAY 3: Optimisation and Reporting
Optimisation and Targeting
Example: Financial analysis/valuation
Practical – Investment Analysis 3 Extend the investment model and calculate optimum net present value
Management Reporting
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Management summary
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Reporting
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Consolidations
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Summary and pivot tables
Example: Monthly management model
Example: Consolidation model
Practical - Management Reporting and Forecasting Analysis of company financial data
Exercise: Produce a management summary report with charts
Miami Hotel, Miami, United States
This program takes place on a non-residential basis at a Chicago hotel. Non-residential course fees include training facilities, documentation, lunches and refreshments for the duration of the programme. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, however, a list of convenient hotels (many at specially negotiated rates) is available upon registration.
As with all Euromoney Training programmes on-site administrators are with you throughout the programme to ensure smooth administration and group interaction.
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Alastair Day
Alastair is a finance professional with extensive experience of business analysis systems, accounting, funding and treasury activities.
As a Director of Technology Group Limited, he was responsible for establishing the treasury function and modelled large transactions for evaluation and lease portfolio acquisition. As an alternative to flotation, the directors subsequently sold the company to a public financial services group.
He has conducted a range of modelling and consulting assignments producing models for financial analysis, valuation, mergers, buyouts, projects and data analysis. In addition, Alastair works as a consultant with Euromoney Training in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and America, designing and delivering courses covering financial modelling from general modelling to specific valuation, leasing and other courses.
Alastair has a degree in German and Economics from London University and an MBA from the Open University Business School. He is an associate lecturer at the Open University Business School and has written a number of books and publications.
Interested in holding this course in-house? Please fill out your details and a member of our team will be in touch with more information.
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