Overview & Market Dynamics in 2015Companies worldwide are becoming increasingly aware of the responsibilities they have to follow best practice corporate governance. This applies to all aspects of their business, including financial modelling, where companies need to ensure that their decisions are supported by robust models that can be easily reviewed and audited.With many companies also experiencing an increased focus on cost control and analysis, and many others seeking to take advantage of weaker competitors, the need for sound financial modelling to support strategic business decisions has never been greater!About this CourseWe begin by covering the advanced areas of Excel that are relevant to Financial Modelling, Valuations and Project Evaluation. This focus provides a huge productivity gain when working in these areas.We next move on to the Financial Modelling & Project Finance components. This is where participants will develop sound understanding of both the principles of financial modelling and their application to real-world situations through the use of spreadsheets.We then build upon the financial modelling principles and best practices learned to apply these to company valuations and project finance. This is where participants improve their mastery of the principles and concepts and develop critical skills to apply in practical applications.Finally, the course describes how to both detect and prevent errors from occurring to ensure models are effective, practical and robust.