Mastering Cash Flow and Valuation Modelling

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Introduction and overview

Scope of the book

Model design methodology

Example models

Summary

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SCOPE OF THE BOOK

This book starts with the assertion that financial modelling should not be complicated. Many users have never been taught or shown how to develop models and consequently produce models of varying quality. Excel textbooks outline the features but do not show how to combine techniques to build more comprehensive models which add value. The requirement and purpose of this book is to build a cash flow valuation model and demonstrate the stages from initial annual accounts to final reporting. You could describe a spreadsheet as workings for your own use whereas a model as described here is for distribution or ...