Excel: Financial Functions in Depth [Released: 4/24/2025]
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 2h 29m | 387 MB
Instructor: Danielle Stein Fairhurst
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 2h 29m | 387 MB
Instructor: Danielle Stein Fairhurst
Master the art of financial analysis using Excel through this comprehensive course. Join instructor Danielle Stein Fairhurst to explore key concepts like calculating loan payments, principal and interest splits, and depreciation using various methods. Advanced modules cover forecasting investment values, determining rates of return, and building financial models using dynamic arrays and new Excel tools such as LAMBDA functions and STOCKHISTORY. Learn to create schedules, calculate payback periods, and apply techniques like discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. Check out this course to gain the confidence to apply Excel's powerful functions to real-world financial challenges.
Learning objectives
- Identify key Excel functions for financial analysis, such as PMT, NPV, and SLN, and understand their purposes.
- Explain the relationship between loan payments, principal, and interest, and differentiate between various depreciation methods in financial contexts.
- Use Excel tools to calculate loan schedules, investment returns, and depreciation values, and build dynamic financial models with new Excel features.
- Evaluate investment opportunities by calculating metrics such as net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
- Develop comprehensive financial models and schedules, incorporating techniques like dynamic arrays, timing flags, and LAMBDA functions for advanced decision-making.