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A course for people who review financial models

Why we built Financial Model Review, a course for people who check financial models that others have built, and what it covers.

Article · 2 minute read · 30 November 2021

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First published in 2021, when the course launched. For current dates, format and price, see the Financial Model Review course page.

Over the years, a surprising number of people on our financial modelling courses have not been asked to build models. They tell us they receive models from internal or external sources and need to check their integrity before they prepare the commercial analysis.

We took that feedback and worked with our model audit team to develop a course for people who need confidence in a model they did not build.

The Financial Model Review course

An effective model review helps decisions rest on evidence and an understanding of risk, and protects the integrity of the outputs. Financial Model Review gives reviewers the tools, skills and know‑how to track down errors in financial models.

It starts with the principles of a model review, then covers approaches, common mistakes and a case study for context. The course is interactive, so you can take the methods straight back to work.

Who the course is for

Anyone who needs to build, review or analyse financial models. Participants have come from corporate finance, banks, audit firms, treasury corporations and industry. Many combine it with a model build course such as Best Practice Project Finance Modelling or Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy and Battery Storage.

Model review resources

To build your model review knowledge on your own, start with these:

Learn financial modelling in a room

Hands-on courses in person and online, taught to more than 20,000 people on one modelling standard.

Financial Model Review

Error classes, testing technique and where AI-assisted financial model review earns its place. 1-day course from our award-winning Model Audit team.

View full course details: Financial Model Review

Best Practice Project Finance Modelling

Build and sensitise robust cashflow models from scratch, faster in Excel. Hands-on, practitioner-led, in person or online. See dates and book your place.

View full course details: Best Practice Project Finance Modelling

Advanced Project Finance Modelling

Debt sizing, covenant monitoring, DSRAs and integrated three-way statements. Hands-on, practitioner-led training, in person or online. See dates and book.

View full course details: Advanced Project Finance Modelling

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