McGraw-Hill Finance & Investing: Building Financial Models

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The ability to create and interpret financial models is essential in corporate finance, from Wall Street to Main Street. This fully revised and expanded edition of a renowned guide to valuation projection models equips finance and accounting professionals with the tools needed to remain competitive. It offers a hands-on approach to building a core model, integrating fundamental accounting and finance principles. New content includes discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling and Excel formulas for powerful calculations, alongside in-depth explanations of projection model mechanics. The guide emphasizes good thinking and sound knowledge, essential for producing robust, user-friendly models. Step-by-step instructions cover the entire process of developing a projection model, with dedicated chapters for each phase. By the end, readers will have a dynamic spreadsheet model for industrial and manufacturing projections. Additionally, the book provides the vocabulary and syntax necessary to customize models for any company size, enabling quick sensitivity testing. A companion website offers example spreadsheets to facilitate model development. This practical resource is indispensable for creating effective financial projection models that clarify complex relationships and enhance enterprise value.