FMI Level 2: Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM)

Introduction:

Become globally recognized for Advanced Excel, Financial Analysis and Financial Modeling. Earning the Level 2 CFM demonstrates a deep and thorough understanding of real-world applications of financial modeling.  This program commences in 2018.

Learning objectives:

Level 2 Exam — Foundational Skills

• Deep knowledge of various Corporate Finance topics including capital structure, project economics, valuation tools and approaches
• Advanced capital structure concepts such as: sweeps, repayments, buy-backs and debt sculpting
• Advanced accounting knowledge on topics such as: tax, pensions, stock based comp, intangibles, investments, subsidiary interests, debt retirement, share buybacks, amortization of fees, OID, inventory modeling, M&A, LBO, valuation and project economics concepts
• Advanced model timing and switching functionality
• Model error checking / discovery skills
• Sensitivity analysis
• Model protection / validation
• Data analysis problem solving requiring speed and Advanced Excel

Host: Investment Academy