Financial modeling is crucial for taking investment decisions that can have a huge financial impact on companies. By attending this course, you will be able to effectively prepare and build financial models to cater to different types of investments alternatives, understand and analyze time value of money, present value, future value and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) in addition to proper analysis of financial information.
Course Methodology
This course uses hands-on application of financial modeling in Excel, in addition to demonstrating theoretical core topics. The course also features real-life case studies and presentations by participants.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Apply time value of money concepts
Perform and interpret financial analysis
Apply cost of capital calculation techniques
Prepare effective financial statement models using Excel different modeling techniques
Use the free cash flow technique in determining the value of a project or a company
Develop financial models using Excel different modeling techniques
Stress test the risk of developed financial models by performing sensitivity analysis
Recognize special modeling and valuation considerations and best practices
Target Audience
Professionals in corporate finance, financial analysts, investment bankers, financial controllers, finance managers, professionals responsible for project valuation, project finance, portfolio managers, and professionals in the private investment industry.
Target Competencies
Learn financial applications of Excel
Perform capital budgeting analysis
Understand and practice Present Value (PV), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Understand and calculate Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Perform financial modeling using Excel
Review scenario analysis
Course Outline
Financial calculations: Applications
Time value of money:
Present Value, Future Value and Net Present Value (NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Multiple IRR (MIRR)
Using XNPV and XIRR
Amortization of loan schedule
Effective yields and returns
Corporate financial analysis
Profit and loss versus balance sheet analysis
Vertical, trend, and horizontal analysis
Liquidity
Current, quick, and cash ratios
Asset management and activity
AR, inventory and AP turnover
Cash conversion cycle
Asset turnover
Solvency, leverage and gearing
Debt, equity, and times interest earned ratios
Assessing profitability management
Profit margin, gross margin, return on assets, return on equity