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Financial Modeling Guide

Learn what financial modeling is, how analysts use it, core modeling skills and how professional training can help.

Financial modeling represents a business, project or investment using structured financial assumptions and calculations. Models are used for forecasting, valuation, scenario analysis and decision-making.

Core financial modeling skills

Why modeling matters

Good models make assumptions explicit and allow users to test how changes in revenue, costs or financing affect outcomes.

See the NYIBF Financial Modeling Professional Certificate.