Financial Modeling with Excel NPV

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Financial Modeling with Excel NPV

This course is part of DCF, Comps, and Scenarios: Financial Modeling and Valuation Specialization

Instructor: LearningMate

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Value periodic and irregular cash flows in MS Excel using NPV and XNPV functions and analyze the results to make sound financial decisions.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Master the art of investment valuation in this hands-on course on Financial Modeling with Excel. Designed for aspiring financial analysts and professionals, this course moves beyond theory to provide practical skills in valuing cash flows using Excel's powerful NPV and XNPV functions. You will learn to differentiate between periodic and irregular cash flows, understand the critical role of the discount rate, and apply the correct function for precise, real-world financial analysis. By the end of this course, you will be able to build robust capital budgeting models, compare investment opportunities, and make data-driven financial decisions with confidence. This course is essential for anyone involved in financial analysis, project appraisal, or capital budgeting who needs to create defensible valuation models.

This module introduces foundational financial concepts related to the time value of money and the NPV function. Learners will explore the core principles that underpin financial valuation and gain the ability to articulate the syntax, inputs, and underlying financial logic of the NPV function.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module delves into the complexities of irregular cash flows and the use of the XNPV function. Learners will analyze the differences between NPV and XNPV outputs and understand when to apply each function for precise valuation.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

2 videosTotal 14 minutes

Understanding XNPV: Key Concepts7 minutes
Modeling Irregular Cash Flows with XNPV8 minutes

1 readingTotal 9 minutes

When Regular Payments Aren't Reality: Introducing XNPV9 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 55 minutes

Final Project: The "Efficiency vs. Expansion" Capital Budgeting Decision30 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Proficiency in Present Value Calculations20 minutes
Advanced Valuation with XNPV and Comparative Analysis Quiz5 minutes

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