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Financial Modeling & Valuation

Financial Modeling & Valuation

1 Weeks
Professional Level
Certificate Included
Course Content

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Available Events
CityDatePriceStatus
AmsterdamNetherlands
September 17, 2026
€4,900
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SingaporeSingapore
September 18, 2026
€5,100
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ParisFrance
October 11, 2026
€4,900
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GenevaSwitzerland
October 26, 2026
€4,900
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IstanbulTurkey
October 28, 2026
€4,400
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Kuala LumpurMalaysia
October 31, 2026
€4,800
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LondonUnited Kingdom
November 7, 2026
£4,800
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LisbonPortugal
November 10, 2026
€4,800
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OnlineOnline
November 12, 2026
€2,400
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Course Information

Duration

1 Weeks

Category

Treasury & Finance

Level

Professional Level

Certificate

Included

INTRODUCTION

Financial modeling and valuation are essential skills for professionals who need to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, strategic projects, and company value. In today’s competitive business environment, organizations require financial decisions based on structured analysis rather than assumptions or intuition. This course introduces participants to the practical tools, techniques, and professional standards used to build dynamic financial models and perform credible valuation analysis. Participants will explore how financial statements connect, how assumptions drive forecasts, and how valuation methods convert business expectations into measurable value. The course focuses on real-world application, helping participants understand both the technical construction of models and the strategic meaning behind the numbers. It also develops the ability to identify risks, test scenarios, assess value drivers, and present findings to decision-makers. Special attention is given to model structure, formula consistency, error prevention, and clear documentation. Through applied exercises and guided examples, participants will gain confidence in preparing models that support investment, financing, acquisition, and planning decisions. The program is designed to build practical competence in financial modeling and valuation for professionals working across finance, banking, investment, advisory, and corporate strategy roles.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants will achieve the following objectives by this course:

  • Build structured financial models using professional logic, layout, and formula discipline.
  • Analyze historical financial statements to identify trends, margins, risks, and performance drivers.
  • Develop integrated three-statement forecasts for income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
  • Apply discounted cash flow valuation methods using appropriate assumptions and discount rates.
  • Use comparable company analysis to benchmark valuation multiples and market positioning.
  • Conduct precedent transaction analysis to assess acquisition pricing and strategic premiums.
  • Perform sensitivity, scenario, and stress testing to evaluate uncertainty and decision impact.
  • Interpret valuation results and connect financial outputs to strategic business decisions.
  • Prepare clear valuation reports and executive summaries for stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Improve financial modeling accuracy through checks, controls, documentation, and best practices.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program targets a professional audience seeking to improve knowledge and skills:

  • Finance managers responsible for forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and business valuation.
  • Financial analysts seeking stronger modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.
  • Investment banking professionals working on mergers, acquisitions, fundraising, and transaction support.
  • Corporate development teams evaluating growth opportunities, partnerships, and strategic investments.
  • Private equity and venture capital professionals assessing company value and investment returns.
  • Accountants and auditors seeking deeper understanding of financial projections and valuation logic.
  • Business consultants advising clients on performance improvement, investment cases, and strategy.
  • Executives and decision-makers requiring stronger interpretation of valuation reports and financial models.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1: Financial Modeling Foundations and Model Design

  • Understanding the purpose and professional uses of financial modeling.
  • Identifying key model users, outputs, assumptions, and decisions.
  • Structuring models with inputs, calculations, outputs, and checks.
  • Applying best practices for layout, formatting, and formula consistency.
  • Reviewing financial statements and their analytical relationships.
  • Cleaning historical data for reliable model preparation.
  • Building assumption schedules based on business drivers.
  • Creating error checks and model integrity controls.

Day 2: Integrated Financial Statement Forecasting

  • Forecasting revenue using volume, pricing, and growth assumptions.
  • Estimating cost of sales, gross margin, and operating expenses.
  • Modeling working capital accounts and operating cash conversion.
  • Forecasting capital expenditure, depreciation, and fixed assets.
  • Building debt schedules, interest calculations, and repayment logic.
  • Linking income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
  • Creating dynamic forecast periods and scenario-ready assumptions.
  • Reviewing model balance checks and circularity risks.

Day 3: Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

  • Understanding valuation principles and intrinsic value concepts.
  • Calculating free cash flow to firm and equity.
  • Estimating weighted average cost of capital assumptions.
  • Determining terminal value using growth and exit multiple methods.
  • Discounting cash flows and calculating enterprise value.
  • Adjusting enterprise value to equity value and share value.
  • Testing key valuation drivers through sensitivity analysis.
  • Presenting discounted cash flow outputs for executive review.

Day 4: Market-Based Valuation and Transaction Analysis

  • Understanding comparable company valuation methodology.
  • Selecting relevant peer companies and financial metrics.
  • Calculating enterprise value and equity value multiples.
  • Interpreting revenue, earnings, and cash flow valuation multiples.
  • Applying precedent transaction analysis for acquisition valuation.
  • Assessing control premiums, synergies, and transaction context.
  • Reconciling valuation results across multiple methodologies.
  • Developing valuation ranges and investment decision insights.

Day 5: Advanced Modeling, Scenario Analysis, and Valuation Reporting

  • Building scenario cases for base, upside, and downside outcomes.
  • Applying sensitivity tables to test assumptions and valuation impact.
  • Stress testing models under risk and uncertainty conditions.
  • Creating dashboards, charts, and executive-level valuation summaries.
  • Reviewing common modeling errors and quality assurance techniques.
  • Documenting assumptions, sources, limitations, and model logic.
  • Preparing professional valuation reports and investment recommendations.
  • Presenting financial modeling conclusions to senior stakeholders.

COURSE DURATION

Duration: 1 Weeks

The course is delivered over five intensive training days, combining instructor-led explanations, practical exercises, financial modeling demonstrations, valuation case applications, group discussions, and professional feedback. The program can be delivered in classroom, virtual, or blended format depending on organizational requirements, with each day focusing on applied learning outcomes that strengthen participants’ ability to build models, analyze valuation results, and support strategic financial decisions.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

The training will be delivered by a team of experts specialized in corporate finance, financial modeling, business valuation, investment analysis, and strategic decision support, with practical experience in developing professional models for mergers and acquisitions, capital budgeting, business planning, fundraising, performance analysis, and executive reporting. Instructors combine technical financial expertise with real-world advisory experience to ensure participants understand both how to build reliable models and how to interpret valuation outputs for business decisions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, the course starts with modeling foundations and gradually progresses to advanced valuation applications.

CONCLUSION

Financial Modeling & Valuation provides participants with practical tools to build reliable models and produce credible valuation analysis. The course strengthens the connection between financial data, business strategy, and investment decision-making. Participants leave with the ability to forecast performance, assess value, test scenarios, and communicate results professionally. Organizations benefit from improved financial discipline, stronger investment evaluation, and clearer decision support. This program is an essential development pathway for finance professionals seeking higher confidence and credibility in valuation-driven environments.

Financial Modeling & Valuation

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