Jonathan Swan – Practical Financial Modelling (2nd Ed.)

Jonathan Swan – Practical Financial Modelling (2nd Ed.)

This second edition of “Practical Financial Modelling” is vital tool for all finance and management professionals whose work involves the production and development of complex spreadsheets and financial models. The author bridges the gap between the Excel manual and financial literature with a wealth of practical advise and useful tips. The book identifies good practice and highlights those areas which are prone to error and inconsistency resulting in a refreshingly simple approach to building and using financial models suitable for novice and experienced modellers. By using practical worked examples the most effective ways in which problems can be solved are explored. Key themes include: model structure, audit formulae and functions and model use. The following are new to the second edition: instructive information on Excel 2007 and its enhanced modelling functions and feature; risk controls in developing and using financial models; test-yourself modelling problems and applied examples in every chapter; substantial information related to reporting and charting techniques; and, an appendix devoted to parallel comparison of how-to in Excel 2003 and 2007.