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Financial Modelling

2021/2022
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
5
ECTS credits
Course type:
Compulsory course
When:
1 year, 2, 3 module

Instructor


Фролова Ольга Валентиновна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is aimed at studying financial modelling in the company at an advanced level. Students will be able to develop the skills of financial analysis, forming financial plans for assessing corporate value and developing a strategy. The course is conducted in a blended format: students listen to introductory lectures on the Coursera platform (“Core Concepts of Accounting - Numbers and People” course), which gives them a basis for understanding the main part of the course. In addition, a series of master classes by practitioners will be provided.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The course is aimed at the formation of practical skills for building a financial model of a company. As a result, students are able to develop financial models and build financial statements. Also, the course develops decision-making skills in the field of financial management of a company.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Able to take into account industrial specific in financial model
  • Analyze efficiency, solvency, financial stability based on the financial model
  • Forecast revenues and costs
  • Know advantages and disadvantages of existing IT decisions for financial planning
  • Know main pronciples of building financial models
  • know main purposes and principles of financial planning
  • Know the structure of accounting statements.
  • Know, how to use financial model as the basis of value estimations and strategy development
  • Model balance sheet, cash flow statement and profit and loss account
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Core Concepts of Accounting
  • Introduction into financial modelling
  • General principles and model logic
  • Forecasting operational activities
  • Modeling cash flows, financial condition, financial results of the company
  • Building a financial model for project financing
  • Accounting for industry specific features in financial modeling
  • Information technologies for financial forecasting
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Mid-term test
  • non-blocking Exam
    Экзамен проводится очно в письменном виде
  • non-blocking Control Work
    The implementation of practical tasks on the online platform
  • non-blocking Seminars
  • non-blocking Exam
    Экзамен проводится очно в письменном виде
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2021/2022 3rd module
    0.4 * Control Work + 0.4 * Exam
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Damodaran, A. (2012). Investment Valuation : Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset (Vol. 3rd ed). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=442924
  • Preve, L. A., & Sarria-Allende, V. (2010). Working Capital Management. New York: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=316679
  • Samonas, M. (2015). Financial Forecasting, Analysis, and Modelling : A Framework for Long-Term Forecasting. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=941247

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Fridson, M. S., Alvarez, F., & FinancePro. (2011). Financial Statement Analysis : A Practitioner’s Guide (Vol. 4th ed). Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=517757
  • King, A. M. (2006). Fair Value for Financial Reporting : Meeting the New FASB Requirements. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=159616
  • Mard, M. J., Hyden, S. D., & Hitchner, J. R. (2007). Valuation for Financial Reporting : Fair Value Measurements and Reporting, Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Impairment (Vol. 2nd ed). Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=218516
  • Nugus, S. (2009). Financial Planning Using Excel : Forecasting, Planning and Budgeting Techniques (Vol. 2nd ed). Amsterdam: CIMA Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=249350