EuSpRIG London conference: “Spreadsheet Governance – Policy and Practice”
The EuSpRIG (European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group) conference is on this week in Greenwich, London. The EuSpRIG conference is a premier spreadshee...
Using Cell Styles for Financial Modelling
When developing a financial model, standards will often communicate the importance of developing a style guide to enhance the presentation and readability of a financial model for those who are external to its initial development. The use of a distinct style should help to enhance the presentation, simplify ongoing model audit, and add a level of consistency and professionalism to the overall build o...Read entire article
Strategic merger – Corality and Navigator form the Corality Financial Group
Corality yesterday announced the strategic merger of Corality and Navigator Project Finance into the Corality Financial Group, a decisive move to accel...
Consolidating Multiple Graphs in a Financial Model
Do plenty of sheets and a lot of charts in a financial model turn you off from learning the concepts used in the model? It definitely turns me off whenever I see...
How Long Does it Take to Build a Financial Model?
Whether you are a consultant building a model for a client, or an internal modeller, you or the person who has commissioned the model build will – understand...
Open Source Valuation Model – Valuing LinkedIn.com
To assist investors in the evaluation process of new investment opportunities, Pristine has developed an open source valuation model. This model can be u...
SMART financial modelling – the daily habit of successful modellers
Successful people generally share the same habits and motivations. The same can be said for successful modellers – their daily habit is a best practice mod...
Corality is a BRW 2011 Fast Starter
Corality is proud to announce that we have been nominated for the BRW 2011 Fast Starter List. The BRW 2011 Fast Starter announcement is the latest milestone...
The Dangers of PivotTables, array formulae and other non-seamless Excel feature
Excel provides all users, not just financial modellers, with a rich array of features to employ in spreadsheet building. However there are some Excel feat...
The schoolboy errors in financial models
A number elementary or schoolboy errors plague many financial models. Many of these errors are avoidable, given some planning and thought is put into the f...
The “One Size Fits All” Financial Model Template
Take a look online and you’ll find plenty of low-cost or even free financial model templates available for download. This seemingly economical option re...
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....
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...
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...
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...