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AFP_006_Advanced Financial Modeler Certification (AFM)

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Beltone Academy

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June 18, 2025

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About Course

About the Program:

Financial modeling plays an integral part in business decision-making, with modelers informing key transactions and critical business decisions. This certification is the only accreditation that validates mastery of this skill.

The Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) is the first of three certification levels offered by the FMI.
The AFM exam tests a candidate’s technical modeling ability through building an integrated three-statement model over the course of four hours. Participants who pass the exam will achieve the Advanced Financial Modeler credential.

Target Audience

AFM program is open to anyone who has an interest in or currently works
in business analysis, business planning, and financial modeling. From entry
levels to seasoned industry professionals

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Build an interactive financial model of the company, including inter-related:
    – Statement of Profit or Loss (Income Statement), Statement of Cash Flows (Cash Flow Statement), and Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
  • Design a modern model structure based on pre-determined model outputs & requirements
  • Build a clear revenue schedule to forecast company sales
  • Recall the techniques for model auditing tax and deferred tax treatment, depreciation calculations, integrity & error checking, and more

Preparation Outline: 

Accounting Fundamentals (Prep)

Excel Fundamentals – Formulas for Finance (Prep)

DCF Valuation Modelling (Prep)

Certification Outline:

Topic 1: Introduction to Financial Model Architecting

Topic 2: Essential Tools & Formulas

Topic 3: Building Up the Financial Model

Topic 4: Revenue

Topic 5: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Topic 6: Depreciation in Financial Modelling

Topic 7: Income Tax

Topic 8: Working Capital

Topic 9: Capital Structure (Debt & Equity)

Blend 50% Face to Face- 50% Virtual

48 hours

  • 3 preparation sessions = 18 hours
  • Course hours = 30 hours

Instructor Bio

BA
Beltone Academy
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This Program includes:
Duration 90h
Skill Level Beginner
Language English
... February 28, 2025
Certificate Yes
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