What is Financial Modeling | CFI - Corporate Finance Institute
What is a Financial Model Used For? There are many types of financial models with a wide range of uses. The output of a financial model is used for decision-making and performing financial analysis, whether inside or outside of the company. Financial models are used to make decisions about: Raising capital (debt and/or equity)
Types of Financial Models - Corporate Finance Institute
Examples of Financial Models. To learn more about each of the types of financial models and to perform detailed financial analysis, we have laid out detailed descriptions with relevant screenshots below. The key to being able to model effectively is to have good templates and a solid understanding of corporate finance, as covered in our courses.
Financial Modeling Guidelines - Corporate Finance Institute
Financial model designs and level of detail. One of the first topics covered in the guide is the importance of thoughtful model design. Time invested upfront in the model design process will save considerable effort on the model build and will lead to a better financial model. An example of a well-designed model dashboard is shown below:
Learn Financial Modeling | Corporate Finance Institute
Financial modeling is used for decision-making and financial analysis in business. Internally, businesses may use financial models to make decisions about acquisitions, raising capital, selling assets, budgeting and forecasting, capital allocation, and more.
Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) | CFI
CFI's Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Certification imparts vital financial analysis skills, emphasizing constructing effective financial models for confident business decisions. This comprehensive program ensures mastery in modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and overall competency in accounting and finance.
FP&A Modeling Best Practices | Corporate Finance Institute
What Makes FP&A Different? Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a crucial role in any organization. FP&A teams perform budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support key decision-makers, ensuring that senior leaders have the most up-to-date information and knowledge. However, an FP&A role at one company can be quite different from a similar role at a...
AI in Financial Modeling: Applications, Benefits, and Development
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate finance, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology, enhancing the way financial models can be built and utilized. As businesses face increasingly complex financial decisions in a dynamic and data-driven world, the integration of AI into financial modeling processes offers opportunities for efficiency and …
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®)
The CFI Financial Modeling and Valuation Program covers a critical body of knowledge necessary for becoming a world-class financial analyst. The core curriculum for the program includes: Financial Modeling - Develop industry-leading best practices for layout, design and structure of models - Learn how to build a dynamically linked 3-statement model in Excel from scratch - …
Explore all Financial Modeling courses - Corporate Finance Institute
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®) Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®) Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP™) FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP™)
Certified Risk Management Specialist | CFI - Corporate Finance …
CFI FMVA is perfect opportunity for everyone to obtain neccessary and strong background in financial modeling and valuation of companies. CFI helped me a lot with providing a financial aid and now my profile as a finance specialist is much more attractive and I receive additional confidence in my valuation skills.