Financial Modeling Training by Financial Arena

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GET CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL MODELING & RISK ANALYSIS USING EXCEL

  • Join Financial Arena’s upcoming financial modeling and risk analysis in London and get prepared for FAST Level 1 Certification
  • Attend a career booster 3-day Accredited Financial Modeling seminar
  • Get 3 hours of personalized  post-seminar 1-on-1 coaching
    Seminar Dates: 24 JAN. 2016 – 26 DEC. 2017

    Seminar Location: FINANCIAL ARENA LIMITED, 207 REGENT STREET, 3RD FLOOR, W1B 3HH, London, UK

BE AMONGST AN ELITE OF PROFESSIONALS THAT CAN PROVE THEIR EXPERTISE AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREER

SEMINAR PREREQUISITES: No modeling experienced is required. Basic Excel knowledge, a laptop and passion to learn.

WHAT DO THE SEMINARS INVOLVE?

The  seminar teaches you the core financial model design and construction techniques that every modeler should know so that to be able to perform sophisticated business analysis, analyze financial statements and build pro-forma financial statements without errors.

On the 3rd day of the seminar, participants will learn how to perform risk analysis and perform Monte-Carlo simulation on business models so that to transform their analysis from static to a sophisticated, dynamic one and capture any uncertainty in their model.

By attending this seminar you will learn how to build financial forecasts that are essential in any business plan and facilitate the decision making process. Get the knowledge and the tools to structure your model strategy according to business needs, Combine multiple data for advanced scenarios applying FAST modeling principles (a widely accepted method) and get ready to sit for the FAST Level 1 certification exam.

WHY SHOULD I GET CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL MODELING?

The FAST Modeling Standard Certificate is a concrete evidence of an individual’s understanding of the FAST Standard and its correct application in building spreadsheet models that are flexible, appropriate, structured and transparent.

Having the FAST Level 1 certificate in your skills’ set, you prove your competence in the field, increasing your chances to get targeted job offers or promotions.

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Twenty Principles for Good Spreadsheet Practice

On June 2014, the Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) launched its “20 Principles for Good Spreadsheet Practice”, at its headquarters in London. The Principles provide essential guidance across all aspects of effective spreadsheet use. They encapsulate decades of hard-won professional experience. They are a valuable body of work that advances the professionalism, commercial efficiency and effective risk management of spreadsheet modelling.

The FAST Standard Organization has created a short video that gives a good overview of the ICAEW event and introduces the principles.

The ICAEW was founded in 1880 and has offices in London, Brussels, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. It has more than 142,000 members worldwide. It provides qualifications and professional development, but also has a strong alumnus that brings thought leadership to the fields of accounting, finance and business.

During the presentation of the principles, Richard Anning, Head of ICAEW IT Faculty, said, “Poorly designed spreadsheets can cost businesses time and money but we believe that use of these principles will help organisations reduce risk and improve efficiency of spreadsheet use”.

Small and large businesses can lose money if they use poorly designed spreadsheets that lack basic components like integrity check, proper structuring and documentation. It is important to follow principles that will help your firm reduce spreadsheet risk and save time and money by avoiding critical errors.

You can download and read the 20 Principles for Good Spreadsheet Practice by clicking here.

ICAEW recommends that firms should adopt a standard and officially recognized FAST modeling Standard in their document. As of January 2016, Financial Arena is of the first accredited training providers globally to provide training for the FAST Modeling Standard Certificate. The FAST Modeling standard is an international recognized methodology in financial modelling that is used by major firms in their modelling assignments.  (you download the FAST Standard or visit our page about FAST Standard).