Financial Modeling

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Modeling

1.1. What is Financial Modeling?
1.2. Importance of Financial Modeling
1.3. Excel Basics for Financial Modeling

Module 2: Financial Statements

2.1. Understanding Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
2.2. Historical vs. Projected Financial Statements
2.3. Accounting Principles and Assumptions

Module 3: Forecasting Techniques

3.1. Sales and Revenue Forecasting
3.2. Expense and Cost Forecasting
3.3. Building a Sales Forecast Model
3.4. Scenario Analysis

Module 4: Time Value of Money (TVM)

4.1. Time Value of Money Principles
4.2. Discounting and Compounding
4.3. Present Value and Future Value Calculations
4.4. Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Module 5: Excel for Financial Modeling

5.1. Advanced Excel Functions (e.g., IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
5.2. Data Validation and Protection
5.3. Sensitivity Analysis and Goal Seeking
5.4. Excel Shortcuts for Efficiency

Module 6: Valuation Methods

6.1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation
6.2. Comparable Company Analysis (Comps)
6.3. Precedent Transaction Analysis
6.4. Multiples and Ratios

Module 7: Risk Analysis

7.1. Risk Assessment and Management
7.2. Sensitivity Analysis
7.3. Monte Carlo Simulation
7.4. Probability Distributions

Module 8: Capital Markets and Securities

8.1. Overview of Capital Markets
8.2. Types of Securities (Equity, Debt, Derivatives)
8.3. Primary vs. Secondary Markets
8.4. Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Follow-on Offerings

Module 9: Debt Financing and Credit Analysis

9.1. Debt Instruments and Structures (Bonds, Loans)
9.2. Credit Risk Assessment and Credit Analysis
9.3. Leveraged Finance and Debt Capital Markets
9.4. Debt Restructuring and Distressed Debt

Module 10: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

10.1. M&A Overview and Process
10.2. M&A Valuation Techniques
10.3. Merger Consequences Analysis
10.4. M&A Deal Structuring and Negotiation

Module 11: Building a Comprehensive Financial Model

11.1. Integration of Forecasting, TVM, and Valuation
11.2. Projecting Financial Statements
11.3. Calculating Key Financial Ratios
11.4. Building a DCF Model

Module 12: Excel Tools and Add-Ins

12.1. Introduction to Financial Modeling Software
12.2. Using Excel Add-Ins (e.g., Solver, Data Tables)
12.3. Data Visualization and Dashboards

Module 13: Case Studies and Real-World Applications

13.1. Analyzing Real Business Cases
13.2. Mergers and Acquisitions Modeling
13.3. Project Finance Modeling
13.4. Equity Research and Investment Analysis

Module 14: Presentation and Reporting

14.1. Communicating Results Effectively
14.2. Building Professional Reports

14.3. Presenting Findings to Stakeholders