About this course

A practical course in building models that decision-makers can trust. It covers model structure, forecasting financial statements, valuation, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and the checks that keep a model accurate and auditable.

What you will learn

  • Structure clear, auditable financial models
  • Forecast financial statements from sound assumptions
  • Value businesses and projects using discounted cash flow
  • Run scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decisions

Course topics

  1. Model design principles
  2. Forecasting the three financial statements
  3. Discounted cash flow valuation
  4. Scenario and sensitivity analysis
  5. Risk and uncertainty in models
  6. Model review and validation

Who this course is for

  • Finance, accounting and actuarial students
  • Analysts in banking, investment and corporate finance
  • Entrepreneurs preparing projections for investors

Before you start

Basic accounting and spreadsheet skills.

How access works

After payment, the course materials appear in My Learning. They open in a secure online reader on your phone, tablet or computer for 12 months. Materials are view-only and cannot be downloaded. Buying again extends your access from the current end date.

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