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All the precision of financial modeling - and none of the complexity. Evidence-based decision making is only as good as the external evidence on which it is based. Financial models uncover potential risks on a companys balance sheet- but the complexity of these instruments has limited their effectiveness. Now- Mastering Financial Modeling offers a simplified method for building the fast and accurate financial models serious evidence based decision makers need. What sets this practical guide apart is its learning-on-the-job approach. Unlike other books that teach modeling in a vacuum- this superior method uses a diverse collection of case studies to convey each step of the building process. Learning on the job connects the dots between the proper Excel formulas and functions and the real-world situations where you want to use them. By learning through association- you can absorb the information quickly and have it ready to use when you need it. The book starts right off on building models - from creating a standalone cash flow model through integrating it with an income statement and balance sheet.Along the way- you will master the skill set you need to build advanced financial models. With only a basic knowledge of accounting and finance- individual investors and financial professionals alike can: create a core model and customize it for companies in most industries; understand every working component of a financial model and what each one tells you about a company; and format cells and sheets in Excel for easily repeatable modeling. Written with the practitioner in ...