Advanced Financial Analysis & Modelling using Excel Take both your financial analysis and modelling skills to the next level. Become more confident, more capable & more valuable by participating in & completing this program. Designed to teach you the practicalities of advanced modelling applied to a variety of different types of structures such as Project Financing, M&A and Corporate Structuring. Benefits of Attending This course will teach you the advanced modelling techniques that you will use for accurate financial forecasting, decision-making as well as investments. It attracts delegates involved in investment appraisal, project financing, capital structuring, corporate valuation, MBOs and many more. The course addresses the many shared characteristics of model types and identifies problems associated with the building of cash flow models in specific contexts such as transaction structuring, private equity, MBOs and acquisitions. The instructor has extensive banking experience so can relate the modelling to the real world very well. Format and Timings The course is presented in a highly participative format. The trainer will start with some basic principles, requiring interaction and discussion with the delegates. Video case studies, discussions and interactive analyses will ensure that the course content is both engaging and interesting. Registration & coffee will start at 8:00am on Day One. The course will run for five days, starting daily at 8:30am and finishing for lunch at 2:30 pm. There will be one coffee break, one prayer break and a seated buffet lunch on each day. Meet Your Trainer Daniel Feiman The seminar Instructor is an internationally recognised leader working with firms such as ADNOC (United Arab Emirates), American Management Association (AMA); Apple, ARAMCO
(Saudi Arabia), California Institute of International Business & Economics, Credit Suisse, Dell, Hilton Hotels, Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Mattel, PEMEX (México), PDO, (Oman), Promigas (Colombia) Reliance (India), TRW, UEM (Malaysia) & the University of Manchester (UK) among others. He focuses in three areas: Strategy: Planning & Implementation; Finance: Modelling & Analysis; Process: Continuous Improvement & Certified Supplier Programs. About the Organiser Tanfidh Management Consultants Tanfidh Management Consultants is a high quality technical and strategic management consultancy, based in Oman. Our trainers are all highly qualified subject matter experts who have excellent training delivery skills. Our consultants are all experienced professionals in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Tanfidh Management Consultants was established in 2013 and has successfully carried out projects in Europe, Asia and across the GCC. Training Areas of Focus We provide the following high-quality training courses Business Continuity and Security Operational Excellence Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds Safety and Sustainability Supply Chain Leadership and Finance In-House Training We work in close cooperation with our clients to design high quality, bespoke in-house courses to meet your particular needs. For more details, please email us: shara@tanfidh.com Course Content DAY 1 New Directions in Financial Modelling Principles & Techniques How Financial Models are Used to Solve Business Problems 5 ways to Construct Financial Models in Excel
DAY 2 Best Practice in Model Structure and Design Examples of Proper Model Construction Techniques Modelling process explained Importance of Model Assumptions Using the Audit Tool Circular references fixing them (Excel template) Using Named cell values to improve flexibility Advanced Analysis Techniques - the IF Function (Excel template) Optional vs. required arguments in formulas Rule of 72 for estimating values Using the INDEX & MATCH functions (Excel template) Planning Understanding Time Value of Money Calculations Annual Compounding & Discounting Concepts Differences in Cash & Discounted Cash Flow Based Decisions How to Use the built in Time Value Functions (Excel template) o Present Value (PV) o Future Value (FV) o Compute Payment (PMT) on Different Loan Amounts o Solving Interest Rate (RATE) & Yield (YIELD) Questions Calculating Bonds (Excel template) o Use the NPER function o Use the PRICE function o Use the RATE function o Use the YIELD function o Use the COUPON function o When to refund a bond issue when rates drop How you Prepare a Loan Amortisation Schedule (Excel template) DAY 3 Advanced Techniques in Financial Analysis & Projections How the FORECAST, GROWTH & TREND Functions Simplify the Process (Excel template) Creating data tables o 1-way o 2-way Use ratios to reveal patterns (Excel template) o Horizontally o Vertically o Comparatively Build an amortisation schedule with: (Excel template)
o IMPT o PPMT o CUMPRINC LookUp tables (Excel template) o Vertical o Horizontal Decision tools (Excel template) o Net Present Value (NPV) o Internal Rate of Return (IRR) o Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR) o Profitability Index (PI) Irregular payments (Excel template) o XNPV o b. XIRR Equivalent Annual Annuity (EAA) for comparing projects with different lives (Excel template) DAY 4 State of the Art Tools for Financial Statement Analysis Calculating Returns on Equity (ROE) & Capital (ROC) Calculate the DuPont analysis to get behind the numbers (Excel template) Evaluate the Sensitivity of Results with Goal Seek & Scenario Tools (Excel template) 3 versions of Altman s Z-Score to predict bankruptcy (Excel template) Build a ROE to ROC model (Excel template) Data validation External Funding Needed (EFN) (Excel template) to know how much is needed Creative Techniques for Business Valuations & Cash Flow Forecasting Valuation Models Utilising Comparable Values Estimating the Cost of Capital with Excel Discounted Cash Flow valuations Cash flow budget model Growth models: Internal (IGR) vs. Sustainable (SGR) (Excel template) Calculating the M-Score to reveal cash flow manipulation (Excel template) DAY 5 Avoiding the Pitfalls in Investment Decisions Understand how to calculate your critical WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) Calculate WACC vs. ROIC vs. EVA (Excel template) Prepare Depreciation Schedules with Excel (Excel template) o Straight Line Depreciation (SLN) o Accelerated Depreciation Methods (DDB & SYD)
o Units of Production (UOP) as an alternative Using the Solver Tool to Optimise production choices (Excel template) Other Financial Models for Capital Expenditure Decisions Calculate the best options using Lease vs. Buy model Create your Optimal Capital Structure for better decisions All modules will be supported by videos and/or worked examples. How to Register Call us at: Email us at: shara@tanfidh.com Price: USD 2,500 Accommodation We have negotiated special room rates at venue hotel for course attendees. Please contact us for further details. Please book your room early in order to avoid disappointment, as rooms cannot be guaranteed less than one month prior to the event. Payment Payment is by Bank Transfer Please indicate which currency you wish to pay in: AED US Dollars Euros Pounds Sterling Full payment details will be sent to you on your invoice Terms and Conditions Full payment is required prior to the event. The course language will be English. Cancellations made more than 3 weeks prior to the scheduled course start date will be refunded in full less an administrative charge of USD 300. We regret that cancellations made after this date cannot be refunded or credited. Substitutions are welcome at any time.
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