Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Prepare effective financial models utilizing powerful Excel functions
Use core financial modeling techniques
Forecast investments, and calculate valuations of projects and companies in an effective manner
Develop comprehensive financial models to support investments decisions

Target Participants

This course is aimed at corporate finance professionals, CFOs, financial controllers, finance managers, financial analysts and business development analysts.

Course Duration

Online Training – 8 Weeks – 2 days/week
Classroom Training – 8 Weeks – 2 days/week

Course Outline

Introduction to Financial Modeling in Excel
Key Excel functions used in Financial modeling
Advanced range names, including formulas and naming conventions
Pivot Tables
Scenarios, sensitivity, data tables
Best practice guidelines and spreadsheet modeling standards
Financial Modeling Overview
Modeling fundamentals
Steps in model building
Key concepts
Model Components
Capital budgeting & depreciation modeling
Debt modeling
Capital Structure
Ratio analysis
Tax considerations
Inflation
 Reporting considerations: changing timescales, changing currencies, units
Specific Purpose Modeling
Company valuation & financial statement simulation
Project finance modeling
Mergers & Acquisitions Analysis
Divestiture
Advanced Modeling Applications
Multi-variable Monte Carlo Simulations
Advanced MapReduce
Introduction to VBA Macros: useful functions and macros, and how to apply these two models
Advanced Charting techniques
Advance Excel Dashboards

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: akwajobs@gmail.com

Payment

The training fee - $400 (221,048 CFA) covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.

Payment should be sent to our Mobile Money Account Number +237 674 542 410 with account name Ayinuih Sahfua Asamaou before start of training and proof of payment sent to akwajobsacademy@gmail.com