Methodology

This course uses hands-on application of financial modeling in Excel, in addition to demonstrating theoretical core topics the course also features real-life case studies and presentations by participants

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Apply time value of money concepts

Perform and interpret financial analysis

Apply cost of capital calculation techniques

Construct forecasted financial statement models and perform sensitivity analysis

Use the free cash flow technique in determining the value of a project or a company

Develop financial models using different Excel modeling techniques

Target Audience

Professionals in corporate finance, financial analysts, investment bankers, financial controllers, finance managers, professionals responsible for project valuation, project finance, portfolio managers, and professionals in the private investment industry

Target Competencies

Using Excel for financial applications

Performing capital budgeting analysis

Understanding and practicing Present Value (PV), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Understanding and calculating Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

Performing financial modeling using Excel

Reviewing scenario analysis