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Prepare for the FAST Standard Level I certification
Financial Arena is one of the first training providers globally that offers preparatory seminars for individuals that want to get the FAST Standard Level 1 Certification and demonstrate their competence in financial models using the FAST Standard.
We believe that financial modeling skills require a structured approach and it is not just about good Excel knowledge. Any serious modeller, no matter the industry he is involved, needs to be able to design and construct a solid spreadsheet model by following a standardised, structured approach. Top managers seek to get useful insights and make key decisions based on a properly created model.
Accredited training centre for The FAST Standard Level 1 Certificate
We are signatories to The FAST Standard as we believe financial models built and maintained according to the FAST Standard significantly increase efficiency and reduce risk.
We are an accredited training centre for The FAST Standard Level 1 Certificate and our FAST Standard seminars material has been reviewed and accredited by The FAST Standard Organisation(FSO).
We believe that the core principles within the FAST Standard can be applied to all types of Excel modelling to reduce the risk of using spreadsheets within critical business processes.
We are passionate about encouraging all Excel users to take a standardised approach to using Excel within their organisations.
Why to pursue FAST Standard Level I Certification
The FAST Level 1 Certificate is evidence of an individual’s understanding of the FAST Standard and the application of the Standard in building spreadsheet models that are flexible, appropriate, structured and transparent.
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Financial Modeling using Excel
A highly practical, hands-on course designed to allow participants to expand the functionality of spreadsheets and learn how to build financial models in Excel.
The ‘Financial Modeling using Excel’ seminar will take concepts and issues introduced in the core finance and financial accounting courses and introduce participants to the practical application of financial modeling using Excel. Seminar participants will be required to build robust and reliable model for a particular decisions while they will refresh basic and more advanced finance topics like time value of money, capital budgeting (discount cash flows analysis, weighted average cost of capital – WACC etc) and portfolio management topics.
Seminar Objectives
As a result of taking this seminar, you should be able to:
1. Learn important Excel functions and understand which formulas are needed in different cases.
2. Overview financial models and document model assumptions
3. Learn to use Excel for sensitivity analysis and scenarios
4. Get familiar with key features of good model design
5. Master several excel shortcuts to speed up data analysis
6. Create dynamic charts and present data effectively.
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Prerequisites
The seminar is designed for users who use Excel from time to time and want to take their skills to the next level. It is assumed that participants have a basic knowledge of the core functionalities of Excel and are in position to easily navigate within the spreadsheet, create and use simple formulas and link between workbooks.
Seminar Instructor: Mr. Dimitris Leimonis
Application – Software Used
Participants are required to bring their own laptops and have installed Excel 2010 or later (ideally 2013 or 2016), Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader and PowerPoint. Mac users need Excel 2011 for the spreadsheet part and can use the respective applications for opening word documents, presentations and pdf files, although we would suggest them to work with the Windows version of Excel (via Parallels Desktop, Boot Camp, VMware Fusion or other similar applications).
Who Should Attend
Financial Analysts, Accountants, Finance Managers, Consultants, Valuation & Budgeting Professionals, Investors, Business Students wishing to develop modeling skills.
Locations / Venues
Our courses are held in centrally located hotels. Registration fees include morning cofee/tea and refreshments and a lunch break . Detailed venue descriptions, times and logistics are included in the material we send after your register for the course.
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