EUSPRIG – European Speadsheet Risk Interest Group
EuSpRIG 2010 is presented in Greenwich on July 15-16 and has a impressive line-up of spreadsheet risk experts. Fimodo supports EUSPRIG as it is a great init...
Systems Modelling Ltd – Spreadsheet Review
As part of Fimodo’s setup we welcome specialists in financial modelling and spreadsheets to contribute and share their knowledge and experience. This week Patrick O’Beirne from Systems Modelling Ltd in Wexford presents his views on Peer Reviews of Spreadsheet. Patrick is one of the driving forces behind EUSPRIG’s (European Speadsheet Risk Interest Group) success, and will be p...Read entire article
Are you a financial modelling Expert?
We are looking for more Expert contributors to Fimodo! If you would like to share your views on the topic of financial modelling with a global community then...
What to look for in a Financial Modeller
When you decide your company’s financial models are not as good as they should be, is the first thing you do; send your staff on an Advanced Excel course? Whil...
Which industry sector would benefit the most from improved financial modelling standards?
Fimodo speaks to four financial modelling experts to understand how they see the benefits of financial modelling standards.
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Sequential refinancing
Not surprisingly given the current and expected future market conditions it is becoming increasingly common to see project finance debt being structure...
Including Scenarios in your Financial Model (Video)
This video looks at including scenarios in your financial model, using different methods in Excel. From a simple manual drop down selection, to using R...
Linking Excel to Web Data – The Easy Way to Update Inputs
Excel has some powerful features that allow the user to directly query databases and websites. Whilst the application of such functionality is not going t...
How are you currently dealing with compatibility issues of Excel 2003 / 2007?
Fimodo speaks to five financial modelling experts to understand how they have (and continue to) deal with compatability issues.
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PPP/PFI Financial Modelling conference in London
SMI Conferences are organising a financial modelling conference in London focusing on the PPP/PFI sector. Fimodo and Corality’s Financial Model Audit team supports this initiative as it aims to improve the quality of financial modelling for PPP/PFI bids....
Modelling Principal Pre-payments-Part 1
“Modelling pre-payments can cause brain failure and will lead to an overly complex model” At some point in the career of project finance modeller comes the...
Peter Weatherston – Financial model audits at Corality
Fimodo chats to Peter Weatherston, Financial model audits at Corality.
Pre-operational cashflow modelling in project finance
Modelling pre-operational cashflows
Lets get real and stop modelling discrete ‘construction phases’ in real world transactions.Traditionally finan...
Streamline your Financial Model with Export Worksheets!
Export worksheets, like Import worksheets, can give your financial model another dimension as it can be seamlessly exported into corresponding financi...
Andy Hucknall, PPP financial model audit at PKF
Fimodo chats to Andy Hucknall, PPP financial model audit at PKF.
Achieve better flexibility using Import Worksheets
Import worksheets will greatly enhance the credibility of your financial model. One of the greatest challenges users face when using, managing or enhanc...
How has your approach to financial modelling evolved over your career?
Fimodo speaks to four financial modelling experts to get a brief history of their professional development, and how that has changed over time.
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Assume nothing with your financial model – Assumptions worksheet
A financial model should incorporate an Assumptions worksheet that outlines the key features of the financial model, such as the relevant tax rate or fina...
Use Error Checks in your financial model
Incorporating error checks into a financial model helps to bulletproof, safeguard and enhances the integrity and value of a financial model to users. All...
Six reasons your spreadsheet is NOT a financial model
I’ve often been asked the difference between a spreadsheet and a financial model, and there is a fine line of definition between the two. In a nutshell, an Ex...