Finance, Economics & Markets

Master Excel for Finance & Accounting: 5-Day Intensive Course

Elevate your financial modeling and data analysis skills with our comprehensive 5-day Excel course tailored for finance and accounting professionals

Duration

5 Days

Credits

5 per day

Mode

Full-time

Provider

Blackbird Training Centre

Course Overview

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course is designed to enhance Excel skills for finance and accounting professionals. Participants will learn advanced Excel functions, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools essential for success in the field. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, ensuring participants can apply their new skills immediately in their work.

Learning Objectives

Master advanced Excel functions and formulas specific to finance and accounting
Develop proficiency in creating complex financial models and reports
Learn data analysis techniques and visualization tools for financial decision-making
Understand best practices for efficient spreadsheet design and management
Gain practical skills in automating repetitive tasks using macros and VBA

Course Modules

Day 1: Excel Fundamentals for Finance

Advanced formulas and functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS)
Data validation and protection
Financial formatting and custom number formats
Pivot tables for financial reporting

Day 2: Financial Modeling Essentials

Building a three-statement financial model
Forecasting techniques and sensitivity analysis
Scenario and what-if analysis
Goal Seek and Solver for optimization

Day 3: Advanced Financial Functions

Time value of money calculations (NPV, IRR, XNPV, XIRR)
Loan and depreciation schedules
Bond valuation and duration calculations
Monte Carlo simulation for risk analysis

Day 4: Data Analysis and Visualization

Power Query for data cleaning and transformation
Creating dynamic dashboards and reports
Advanced charting techniques for financial data
Conditional formatting for data visualization

Day 5: Automation and Efficiency

Introduction to VBA and macro recording
Creating custom functions with VBA
Automating repetitive tasks in financial reporting
Best practices for spreadsheet organization and documentation

Practical Wins for Participants

Create a fully functional three-statement financial model
Develop a dynamic dashboard for financial KPI tracking
Automate a monthly financial reporting process
Build a customized loan amortization calculator

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