K2’s Excel Financial Modeling Best Practices
Computer Software and Applications
2 CPE Credits
Major Topics
Learning Objectives
- Identify ten best practices for creating financial models in Excel;
- Utilize Excel features and add-in services for sensitivity, trend, and discounted cash-flow analyses;
- Create optimization models using Excel’s Solver tool;
- Implement procedures for eliminating errors in Excel-based financial models; and
- Incorporate various formatting techniques to improve the usefulness of reports.
Course Description
Excel remains the tool of choice for many professionals when building financial models, including forecasted financial statements and budgets. Yet many of these professionals have never received any training on the best practices associated with generating financial modeling spreadsheets. Participate in this session to learn many amazing techniques that will not only help you to save valuable time when building your Excel-based models but will also improve the accuracy and quality of your results.
Compliance Information
Advanced Preparation
None
Field of Study
Computer Software and Applications
Credits
2 Credits
Published Date
March 25, 2022
Course Authors
Tommy Stephens
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.
Overview
Excel remains the tool of choice for many professionals when building financial models, including forecasted financial statements and budgets. Yet many of these professionals have never received any training on the best practices associated with generating financial modeling spreadsheets. Participate in this session to learn many amazing techniques that will not only help you to save valuable time when building your Excel-based models but will also improve the accuracy and quality of your results.
Course Details
- Identify ten best practices for creating financial models in Excel;
- Utilize Excel features and add-in services for sensitivity, trend, and discounted cash-flow analyses;
- Create optimization models using Excel’s Solver tool;
- Implement procedures for eliminating errors in Excel-based financial models; and
- Incorporate various formatting techniques to improve the usefulness of reports.
Intended Audience —
Advanced Preparation — None
Field of Study — Computer Software and Applications
Credits — 2 Credits
IRS Program Number –
Published Date – March 25, 2022
Revision Date –
Course Authors
Tommy Stephens
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.
All of our self-study courses are NASBA approved (through our partners at K2 Enterprises) the revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards).
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- ✓ Instant grading & certificate of completion
- ✓ One year access to complete your CPE
- ✓ Completion certificate