Introduction To Financial Modelling

Master Financial Modeling in Excel for Efficient Forecasting
Seeking a cure for insomnia or a better way to build financial models? Introduction to Financial Modelling provides a simple walkthrough of the common perils and pitfalls of financial modeling. This book is for those with little formal training in developing financial forecasts in Excel or who have burned the midnight oil trying to get a Balance Sheet to balance.

Liam Bastick examines the most common and necessary Excel functions, emphasizes the importance of a standardized and functional layout, explains accounting concepts simply, and reinforces four key concepts of best practice: consistency, robustness, flexibility, and transparency—CraFT. With more than fifty examples and an extended case study, this hands-on guide helps users work with Excel more efficiently and effectively. Discover why seasoned professionals have adopted this methodology to avoid balancing figures, circulars, and macros.