Financial Modeling Workshop

Financial Modeling and Financial Statements

What you'll learn

Understanding the purpose and importance of financial modeling in decision-making.

Understanding the purpose of How Financial Model is Dynamic.

Understanding the interconnections between financial statements and ensuring consistency.

Learning techniques to review and audit financial models for accuracy.

Learn preparing Forecasted Income Statement.

Understanding the EBITDA Calculation Approaches.

Requirements

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Basic Ms Excel

Basic Finance Knowledge

Description

In the Financial Modeling Workshop, participants will gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in constructing and analyzing financial models from the ground up. The workshop is designed to equip attendees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to build robust, dynamic models that are essential for effective financial analysis and strategic decision-making.Key topics covered in the workshop include:- Understanding and Calculating EBITDA: Participants will delve into EBITDA, learning how to calculate it using two distinct approaches. This segment focuses on the importance of EBITDA in assessing a company’s operating performance, excluding the effects of financing and accounting decisions.- Forecasting the Income Statement: Attendees will learn how to project key elements of the Income Statement, such as revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and net income. The workshop will cover various forecasting techniques, including trend analysis and market-based assumptions, to create realistic and defendable financial projections.- Linking the Income Statement to Retained Earnings: The workshop will guide participants through the process of linking the Income Statement to Retained Earnings within the Balance Sheet, ensuring that all financial statements are interconnected and accurately reflect the company’s financial position.- Exploring the Relationship Between the Three Financial Statements: A significant focus of the workshop is on understanding the critical relationships between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Participants will learn how changes in one statement affect the others, and how to build models that maintain consistency and accuracy across all three.- Deepening Understanding of Financial Statements: In addition to model-building, the workshop will provide a deep dive into the structure and purpose of each financial statement. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to interpret financial data, identify key metrics, and use financial statements to assess a company’s overall health and performance.- Practical Application and Case Studies: Throughout the workshop, participants will apply the concepts learned through real-world case studies and exercises. This practical approach ensures that attendees can immediately apply their new skills in their professional roles.By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to build sophisticated financial models, understand the interplay between financial statements, and make informed financial decisions based on their analyses. This workshop is ideal for finance professionals looking to enhance their modeling skills and for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of corporate finance.

Overview

Section 1: Fundamentals of Financial Modeling

Lecture 1 Introduction to Financial Modeling and Income Statement

Lecture 2 Analysis and Importance of Income Statement

Lecture 3 Balance Sheet Introduction

Lecture 4 Advancing Balance Sheet

Lecture 5 Cash Flow Statement

Lecture 6 Advancing Cash Flows in Excel

Lecture 7 Understanding Relationship between 3 Statements on Excel

Lecture 8 Theory Understanding of 3 Statement Model Relationship

Lecture 9 How Financial Model is Dynamic

Section 2: Forecasting Income Statement

Lecture 10 Forecasted Income Statement

Lecture 11 Linking Income Statement to Retained Earnings and how EBITDA is calculated

Beginner in Financial Modeling,Beginner in Financial Planning and Analysis,Beginner in Advisory and Consultancy,Freelancers,Chartered Accountants, Advisors, Chartered Certified Accountants, Part Qualified CA, ACCA, Public Finance Accountants,Graduates of Accounting and Finance, Public Administrations, Business Administration, Project Management,Project Managers