Continuing Financial Modelling. Advanced Techniques and Insights for Modern Financial Modelling

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Liam Bastick

This book provides a thorough exploration of advanced financial modeling techniques, designed to elevate the skills of finance professionals. Starting with a recap of essential concepts, it progresses into dynamic 'What-If?' analysis, advanced forecasting methods, and inventory modeling. The focus is on practical applications, ensuring readers can implement the techniques immediately.Topics such as capital expenditure, debt calculations, and valuation are covered in detail, including DCF and MIRR analysis. The book emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in financial models, offering insights into refining forecasts and linking complex models. With a focus on sensitivity analysis and scenario planning, readers gain tools to handle real-world financial challenges.The final chapters delve into advanced Excel functions like XLOOKUP, dynamic arrays, and scenario-building tools. Best practices for maintaining model accuracy, reducing file sizes, and creating professional models are thoroughly discussed. This guide equips readers with the expertise to manage complex financial modeling tasks confidently.

Transformative Magic of M Code in Power Query Excel & Power BI. A Beginner's Guide to Get the Data Structures Needed to Create Insightful Data Analysis Solutions

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Mike Girvin

This book begins with the fundamentals, introducing key concepts like let expressions, keywords, and identifiers, before guiding you through more advanced techniques such as creating custom functions, handling diverse data types, and building reusable queries. Each chapter combines theoretical insights with practical examples, empowering you to handle complex data challenges with confidence.As you progress, you’ll learn how to master lookup formulas, manipulate data with unpivot, append, join, and group operations, and explore advanced table transformations. A dedicated section on data connectors provides in-depth knowledge of importing data from various sources and locales, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.The book concludes with practical data modeling projects that include handling inconsistent tables, appending multiple files, and building dynamic SharePoint connections. With a final focus on privacy levels and data security, this book equips you to use Power Query effectively and securely in real-world scenarios.

Excel 2013 for Scientists. Master advanced Excel techniques and data analysis tailored for scientific research and workflows

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Dr. Gerard Verschuuren

This book provides a detailed guide for scientists to fully utilize Excel 2013 for data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling. It begins with core spreadsheet techniques like range names, nested functions, and cell referencing, creating a strong foundation for advanced skills. Tailored examples help readers understand how to apply these basics in scientific contexts.The book progresses into advanced data analysis tools, covering pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, and filtering techniques. Regression methods, curve fitting, and distribution simulations are explored, allowing readers to analyze trends, predict outcomes, and validate data. Statistical methods such as ANOVA, significance testing, and sampling techniques are presented with practical examples to reinforce learning.Later chapters focus on advanced graphing techniques, customizing charts, and working with complex functions like arrays and nonlinear regression. Exercises and step-by-step instructions ensure concepts are clear and practical. By the end, readers will confidently apply Excel tools to streamline experiments, enhance productivity, and achieve scientific precision.

100 Excel Simulations. Using Excel to Model Risk, Investments, Genetics, Growth, Gambling and Monte Carlo Analysis

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Dr. Gerard Verschuuren

This book dives deep into the art of creating realistic simulations using Excel. Starting with simple concepts like dice rolls and roulette, it gradually introduces advanced scenarios in genetics, finance, and statistics. Each example is designed to help readers understand the principles of modeling and problem-solving with step-by-step guidance.Readers will explore Monte Carlo simulations, hypothesis testing, and iterative techniques to tackle real-world challenges. The book covers diverse applications, such as risk analysis, DNA sequencing, and stock market predictions. It emphasizes practical approaches that make complex techniques accessible, even for users with basic Excel skills.By the end, readers will have hands-on experience designing and testing custom simulations for various fields. Whether analyzing traffic patterns, forecasting market trends, or studying population dynamics, this book equips users with the tools and confidence to address multifaceted problems effectively.

Financial Modelling for Project Finance. Mastering Financial Models and Strategies for Funding Successful Projects with Confidence

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Liam Bastick, Oscar Hagan

This book is a practical guide for mastering financial modeling in project finance, providing a clear journey from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. It begins by introducing project finance, its significance, and how it differs from other finance structures. Readers will learn key Excel functions, data validation, and layout strategies essential for creating accurate and dynamic models.As the journey progresses, the book emphasizes best practices for building transparent, flexible, and robust models. It covers linked financial statements, cash flow waterfalls, debt structuring, and valuation techniques. A comprehensive case study walks readers through the construction of a full project finance model, separating construction and operational phases while integrating advanced concepts like scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and ratio metrics.Designed with a logical flow, this book equips readers with practical skills to tackle real-world financial challenges. From Excel tips to project valuation and funding strategies, it provides actionable insights for analysts, finance professionals, and project managers seeking to excel in project finance modeling.

MrExcel 2024. Igniting Excel Mastery with the Latest Tips & Tricks

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Bill Jelen

Unlock Excel 2024's potential with this essential guide, featuring 150 advanced techniques designed to elevate your skills. Whether you're automating tasks, creating dynamic dashboards, or utilizing Excel's new AI tools, this guide provides clear, practical instructions. Each chapter is crafted to help you navigate Excel's latest features, from data manipulation to complex formulas and Python integration.This guide offers a hands-on approach, with real-world examples that demonstrate how to apply Excel’s capabilities in practical scenarios. You'll learn to optimize your workflow, enhance data visualization, and make informed decisions based on your analysis. The guide is perfect for intermediate to advanced users looking to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their productivity.By focusing on both the how and the why of each feature, this guide ensures you not only understand the technical steps but also grasp the underlying principles that make these tools powerful. Whether you're a data analyst, financial professional, or business manager, this guide equips you with the skills to transform your Excel experience, making your work more efficient, accurate, and insightful.

Introduction To Financial Modelling. Master Financial Modelling Techniques with Excel and Best Practices

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, Liam Bastick

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to financial modeling, equipping readers with the skills and knowledge to create accurate, reliable models for analysis and decision-making. Designed for professionals, students, and finance enthusiasts, it bridges theoretical principles with practical Excel-based techniques, ensuring a balanced and thorough understanding of the subject.Key Excel functions such as SUMPRODUCT, INDEX and MATCH, and LOOKUP are covered in depth, alongside essential tools like conditional formatting, data validation, and solver. The book emphasizes best practices in layout design, error checking, and model transparency, helping users build robust and easy-to-follow financial models. Practical methodologies for time-series analysis, control accounts, and financial statement theory are explored, making it a versatile resource.The step-by-step model-building example guides readers through structuring, linking, and finalizing financial statements, including revenue, expenditure, taxation, and cash flow. Ratio analysis and self-review techniques are also discussed to ensure model accuracy and integrity. This detailed yet accessible guide empowers readers to create professional financial models with confidence and clarity.

Excel Insights. A Microsoft MVP Guide to the Best Parts of Excel

MrExcel's Holy Macro! Books, 24 Excel MVPs

Dive into the world of advanced Excel techniques designed to elevate your data analysis skills. Start with mastering custom number formatting, efficient data entry, and powerful formulas like INDEX MATCH. Explore Excel's evolving features, including dynamic arrays and new data types, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the latest tools.The course then guides you through creating impactful charts for presentations and advanced filtering techniques. You’ll also discover the transformative power of Power Query, allowing you to manipulate and combine data with ease. With chapters on financial modeling and creative Excel model development, you’ll learn to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.Finally, the course introduces you to VBA, teaching you how to automate tasks and create custom worksheet functions, equipping you with the skills to enhance your workflows. By the end of the course, you’ll have a robust understanding of Excel's advanced features, empowering you to handle any data challenge with confidence and creativity.