Using Excel for Business and Financial Modelling: A Practical Guide (Wiley Finance) - Softcover

Fairhurst, Danielle Stein

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111952038X ISBN 13: 9781119520382

Publisher: Wiley, 2019

Synopsis

A hands-on guide to using Excel in the business context

First published in 2012, Using Excel for Business and Financial Modelling contains step-by-step instructions of how to solve common business problems using financial models, including downloadable Excel templates, a list of shortcuts and tons of practical tips and techniques you can apply straight away.

Whilst there are many hundreds of tools, features and functions in Excel, this book focuses on the topics most relevant to finance professionals. It covers these features in detail from a practical perspective, but also puts them in context by applying them to practical examples in the real world. Learn to create financial models to help make business decisions whilst applying modelling best practice methodology, tools and techniques.

· Provides the perfect mix of practice and theory

· Helps you become a DIY Excel modelling specialist

· Includes updates for Excel 2019/365 and Excel for Mac

· May be used as an accompaniment to the author’s online and face-to-face training courses

Many people are often overwhelmed by the hundreds of tools in Excel, and this book gives clarity to the ones you need to know in order to perform your job more efficiently. This book also demystifies the technical, design, logic and financial skills you need for business and financial modelling.

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Praise for Using Excel for Business and Financial Modelling

Third Edition

"Highly recommended. I wish I had this book when I was learning Excel! This handy guide covers everything you need to know about modeling business problems and analyzing data."
—Purna Chandra Rao Duggirala (Chandoo), Microsoft Excel MVP; Founder, Chandoo.org

"Danielle's expertise and experience shines through in a very readable book, introducing the key concepts and considerations inherent in financial modelling. From novice to advanced modeller alike, readers are presented with many useful tips, tools, techniques, and pragmatic examples to refer to time and time again. Readily digestible, this book plugs a gaping academic hole that illustrates the risks and rewards of taking a spreadsheet by the throat and converting it into a robust, transparent, and flexible decision-making device. It will help you to 'Excel'."
—Liam Bastick, Managing Director, SumProduct, and Excel MVP

"Danielle has done an incredible job of explaining all the component parts of financial modelling and demystifying what is often seen as a complex and difficult area. Her book contains useful insights of benefit to everyone performing business analysis in Excel - regardless of their level of experience. It's the book I wish had been available when I started my career."
—Kenny Whitelaw-Jones, Partner, Gridlines

About the Author

DANIELLE STEIN FAIRHURST is the Principal of Plum Solutions, a Sydney-based consultancy specialising in financial modelling and analysis. Her extensive experience as a financial analyst enables her to help her clients create meaningful financial models. She is regularly engaged as a speaker, course facilitator, financial modelling consultant, and analyst.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 111952038X
• ISBN 13: 9781119520382
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432