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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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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Peter Weatherston – Financial model audits at Corality
Fimodo chats to Peter Weatherston, Financial model audits at Corality.
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...
‘Real growth’ or ‘Escalation’ – alternative financial modelling approaches
A common question, especially among resource project developers is whether or not to escalate a particular line item by rate. When asked if this is the way t...
Financial modelling professional: Andrew Caesar, Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Fimodo chats to Andrew Caesar, Commercial Analyst at Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific. If you would like to see a certain financial modelling professional profile...
Can Fimodo change the financial modelling world?
There are a number of financial modelling websites out there, and they all have their respective strengths and weaknesses. Over the last few years I have of...
3 approaches to avoid complex off-sheet references
A key differentiator of the many different Best Practice Methodologies that have been developed, both by in-house and professional financial modelling...
Group and Outline – Essential tool for large financial models
The world of professional financial modellers have most core values aligned – simplicity, transparency, flexibility etc – but are divided when it comes t...
The 7 deadly sins of financial modelling
All of us have bad habits when it comes to financial modelling. Some of us are self-taught and lack fundamental discipline and others have attended too many...
Input structure for depreciation rates and asset lives
Depreciation is a key component of a financial model to calculate the tax payable. Of course it is often critical to calculate the Profit and Loss but in proj...