In celebration of the 2018 CFI Financial Modeling Competition and World Championships, we released this financial modeling time-lapse video of a financial model being built in under 2 minutes! We hope you enjoy watching this Excel model being built, set to the music of Les Toreadors. You can register for the competition at https://financialmodeling.org.
Financial Modeling Time-Lapse FAQ
Q: How long did the model take to build in real life?
A: Georges Bizet – “Les Toreadors” from Carmen Suite No. 1
Q: Who is the person building the model?
A: Tim VipondTim VipondTim Vipond is the Chief Executive Officer at the Corporate Finance Institue, a leading global provider of online financial analyst training & certifications. Lifelong learning is no longer optional. Modern financial analysts require a well-rounded skill set that takes time to acquire: theory, application, intuition
Q: What is the CFI Financial Modeling Competition?
A: An annual event to compete to be the best in the world and showcase your skills.
Thank you for checking out this time-lapse video, we hope you enjoyed it! To learn more and advance your career as a world-class financial analystFMVA® CertificationThe Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® accreditation is a global standard for financial analysts that covers finance, accounting, financial modeling, valuation, budgeting, forecasting, presentations, and strategy. , please check out the additional resources below:
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Financial Modeling Certification
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