Modular Model Building with Macabacus

This course is designed to help you use Macabacus to efficiently build financial models in a modular fashion.

Learn how to prepare financial model schedules to upload them into a Macabacus Library.
Insert model schedules from a Macabacus Library to facilitate fast and efficient assembly of financial models.
Install CFI settings used for our Modeling Guidelines and Financial Models.

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Overview

Modular Model Building with Macabacus Overview

This course will show you how to use Macabacus Libraries to publish and insert financial model schedules.

Learn how to think in a modular fashion with regards to financial model design and construction.
Utilize powerful Macabacus tools and keyboard shortcuts for modular model building.
Understand the modular approach used by CFI for our own financial models.

Experienced model designers and builders think about financial models in a modular fashion. This breaks the models down into a series of schedules which makes the model more approachable and less overwhelming. Segregating a financial model into smaller schedules also makes the models easier to present, print and share with key stakeholders. Leveraging the Macabacus Library tools expedites the model building process significantly and reduces the number of model formula errors.

Modular Model Building with Macabacus Learning Objectives

Effectively isolate model schedules to prepare them for publishing to a Macabacus Library.
Understand common challenges with a Native installation of Excel when copying and pasting model schedules.
Mark critical connection points on model schedules to expedite the connections between model schedules during the assembly process.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suited for those using Macabacus individually or as a part of a corporation. It is also suitable for those that are new to the software. This course is designed for individuals interested learning faster and more reliable techniques for financial model building and assembly.

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Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Macabacus Specialist

Skills learned Configuration of Key Macabacus Settings, Format & Present a Financial Model, Financial Model Auditing, Modular Model Building, Reliable Linking to PowerPoint and Word
Career prep Investment Banking, Private Equity, Valuation, Financial Planning & Analysis, Equity Research

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Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?

Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.

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Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment

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