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Institutions that Recognize the Importance of Financial Modeling

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The Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation is offered to ACCA’s 241,000 members based in 178 countries and regions.

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Chartered Business Valuators Institute provides the FMI Foundations program to its students.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, representing more than 202,000 members and students around the world, recognizes the Advanced Financial Modeler accreditation.

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Recognizing the importance of financial modeling, CFA Societies are introducing the Advanced Financial Modeler accreditation to their charterholders.

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Employees From These Organizations Understand The Importance of Being Accredited

The Path to Accreditation Got Easier.

Partnerships with Training Providers around the globe.

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Academic Institutions that Create a Path to Accreditation

FMI Foundations program is used in universities and colleges worldwide.

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And many more.

FMI's Commitment Knows No Borders

Fostering excellence in the financial modeling profession across 125+ countries.

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Geoff Robinson, FCA, MFM

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Japan

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Prem Beejan, MFM

Mauritius

Announced the first cohort of Master Financial Modelers (MFM)

MFM accreditation holders have demonstrated financial modeling excellence in four areas.

  • 1. Experience: They have at least 10 years of meaningful experience in financial modeling.
  • 2. Technical Skills: They have exceptional, world-class modeling skills. 
  • 3. Leadership: They have demonstrated financial modeling leadership in their various roles.
  • 4. Contributions to the Field: They have made significant contributions to the field of financial modeling.
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More Awareness on the Discipline of Financial Modeling

To support FMI's goal of promoting awareness, excellence and discipline in Financial Modeling through world-class accreditation programs, the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) sponsored the Financial Modeler's Corner podcast. The podcast educates listeners on the intricacies of financial modeling through discussions with renowned experts in the field. 

This podcast provides a platform for learning and discussion about various aspects of financial modeling, from basic principles to advanced techniques. Each episode features an industry expert as they share their insights, experiences, and best practices, making complex financial concepts accessible and understandable to a broad audience. 

Financial Modelers Corner

The FMI Community is the World's Largest Community of Accredited Financial Modelers

Learning resources, networking opportunities, exclusive webinars and more. Here are some of our recent webinars featuring industry experts:

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Brian Egger
Bloomberg, Global Head of Financial Modeling

Topic: What Level of Detail Is Enough in a Financial Model?

Rob Langrick

Rob Langrick, CFA, CIPM
CFA Institute, General Manager, CFA Program

Topic: Analyst Career Journeys: Roles, Hops & Tips

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Danielle Stein Fairhurst, MFM
Book Author & Principal of Plum Solutions

Topic: How to Promote Your Financial Modeling Skills and Build Your Profile

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Matthew Bernath
Head of Data Ecosystems at ShopriteX and Host of The Financial Modelling Podcast

Topic: Numbers That Speak: Leveraging Financial Models for Effective Negotiations

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Andrew Grigolyunovich, MFM
Founder of Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC)

Topic: How Financial Modeling Competitions Upgrade Your Skills and Boost Your Career

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Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA
Vice President of Finance at the Low Income Investment Fund

Topic: Trends and Challenges in the Finance Industry: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve in Your Career

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Sam Sivarajan
Wealth Management Consultant, Financial Advisor

Topic: Modeling and Decision-Making to Drive Business

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Geoff Robinson, MFM
Founder of TheInvestmentAnalyst.com

Topic: When DCF Modelling Goes Rogue

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Melanie Coeshott
Career Coach & Mentor

How to shape and manage your personal brand?

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George Mount
Founder and CEO of Stringfest Analytics

Introduction to Python

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Liam Bastick
Director at SumProduct 11x Microsoft MVP

Financial Modelling in Power BI with Liam Bastick

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Mark Proctor
Microsoft MVP and Founder of ExcelOffTheGrid.com

Introduction to Power Pivot and Introduction to Power Query

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Gašper Kamenšek
Microsoft MVP and Founder of Excel Olympics

Introduction to Power BI

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Michael Jarman
Head of Modelling at Operis

Standing Out as a Financial Modeler

Plus guests with topics that cover Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, Python and more.

Recognized by Leaders

Promoting awareness, excellence and discipline in Financial Modeling through world-class accreditation programs.

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