I am delighted to congratulate each one of our team members who has obtained the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) accreditation over the last year. This is a significant milestone that reflects our dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in financial modelling at Deloitte Corporate Finance.   With this accomplishment, we are now the largest team of accredited financial modellers not just in Denmark, but in the Nordics. Additionally, we are proud to be the only team in the Nordics with with not just one, but five(!) team members who have obtained the Level 2 accreditation.   This advanced training and accreditation significantly move the needle in our ability to deliver stellar work to our clients. The skills and knowledge all accredited team members have acquired represent next-level financial modelling capabilities, enabling us to efficiently offer more sophisticated, accurate, and insightful financial analyses to our clients. This enhancement directly translates into better decision-making support for our clients, fostering stronger relationships and driving the success of our clients.   Congratulations to everyone!

Muy contento de compartir que he aprobado la certificación Advanced Financial Modeling (AFM), impartida por el Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). Sin dudas pondré en práctica los conocimientos adquiridos en las valoraciones que desarrollamos en el equipo de Finanzas Corporativas en PwC Deals Chile, contribuyendo a generar análisis más robustos y modelos que aporten mayor valor en la toma de decisiones. #AFMaccredited I’m very pleased to share that I have passed the Advanced Financial Modeling (AFM) certification, delivered by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). I will undoubtedly put these newly acquired skills into practice in the valuation projects we develop within the Corporate Finance team at PwC Deals Chile, contributing to more robust analyses and models that add greater value to decision-making

I’m happy to share that I have passed FMI’s Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) examination. I am proud to be among the newest cohort of global charter holders—and the first to earn the prestigious CFM designation in Austria. In short, this was one of the hardest examinations I have ever taken. Building on the strong foundation of the AFM exam, the CFM is a rigorous and demanding 4-hour, proctored, Excel-based exam, requiring candidates to solve two real-world financial modeling cases selected from twelve possible topics. I would like to sincerely thank Judith Singh, FCCA, CFM, FMVA®, FPAP® for her excellent model solutions, which were invaluable during my preparation, as well as Ian Schnoor, CFA, CFM and the entire FMI team for continuously advancing the content, platform, and brand. It is impressive to see how this credential has become the industry standard and continues to evolve. For anyone considering taking on this challenge, here is my honest preparation advice: Take it very seriously, regardless of your background. Plan at least four months of preparation with daily exposure to the content. Identify the “break-even points” in each case—almost every case includes at least one uniquely difficult formula or concept that must be fully understood and memorized for immediate application. Timing is critical and will likely be your biggest constraint. Learn the core building blocks by heart so you can apply them instantly within the case frameworks. Out of the three cases presented (two must be selected), there is often one that feels more familiar—solve this one in under two hours to free up time for the second case. Complete all platform cases at least twice. Track your experience, and in the final week focus on the most difficult cases, repeating them a third or even fourth time if necessary. In total, my preparation exceeded 300 hours. Merry Christmas to all of you 🎄#CFMaccredited

🚀 Passed the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) certification from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) — one of the few out there that test you on building a full 3-statement model (every schedule !) from scratch in under 4 hours. No over complexities, Pure structure 💻⏱️ A solid model does more than crunch numbers — it connects past performance to future strategy. It’s where due diligence meets forward-looking value creation. 📊📈 #AFM #FMI #FinancialModeling #Strategy #M&A #ValueCreation #Finance

I passed the final exam in my financial modeling journey and can officially call myself "Chartered Financial Modeler."#CFMaccredited When I joined the Financial Modeling Institute program in 2022, my approach shifted fundamentally. I moved away from the classic "EBITDA = Cashflow" shortcut toward building more rigorous models. Working capital dynamics, various debt structures, equity waterfalls, and proper tax forecasting became part of my toolkit. Debt and equity financing in particular turned into a core part of my daily work. Today, every financial model I build includes a full 3-statement structure (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet). Even for real estate and project finance transactions where many practitioners skip the balance sheet entirely. Yes, it drives some analysts nuts when they make updates and the balance sheet doesn't balance because something is linked incorrectly. But that's exactly the point. If your balance sheet doesn't balance, you have an error somewhere. Better to catch it than to hide it. To all the number crunchers out there, consider getting your accreditation through the FMI. And join some of the communities around financial modeling (FMI, Full Stack Modeller, Excel Summit). I learned a lot from other people, and it's cool to meet my YouTube idols in person.

I am pleased to share that I have earned the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) certification awarded by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)! This certification allowed me to promote robust, accurate and structured financial model construction skills, aligned with the highest international standards. I remain committed to constant training to provide strategic solutions based on rigorous financial analysis and value generation for companies and ventures.

I’m delighted to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) from Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). The FMI AFM exam is a great test of your financial modelling skillset as you are required to build a three-statement model for a given case within 4 hours. This is a high-quality assessment programme, extremely well organised and supported by the FMI team. #excel #financialmodeling #AFMaccredited

Just wrapped up the Advanced Financial Modeling (AFM) certification from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI); one of the more rigorous finance designations out there. It was a grind, but I’m a big believer in pushing myself through continuing education to stay sharp and keep leveling up.If you're a business owner looking to grow or boost profits, I help companies do exactly that through financial strategy and forecasting. Always happy to connect.

I have studied many professions but not many truly help one with on the job training like the AFM. I value the AFM the most because I didn’t know the basic modeling principles and how professionals came with 3-statement models. Everything made sense when I started learning the AFM stage with the FMI. I failed the first attempt but I didn’t get bothered because I knew that I had not studied in detail due to time constraints and this gave me an opportunity to truly study and know how professionals cole up with dynamic, flexible and timely models. I also value the knowledge I gained from FMI because as a Corporate Finance arm, we get a lot of modeling assignments from Clients and we have been getting good feedback from our clients I look forward to the CFM designation!

I’m excited to share that I’ve earned the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) certification from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). Many thanks to Ian Schnoor, CFA, CFM and the FMI team for delivering such a comprehensive and practical learning experience in financial modeling.

I’m now officially an Advanced Financial Modeler, after passing the (AFM) exam, sponsored by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)! This certification represents much more than a credential — it’s a meaningful step forward in my journey as a corporate financial trainer. Preparing for the AFM pushed me to refine the way I think about structuring models, stress‑testing assumptions, and translating complex financial logic into clear, decision‑ready outputs. It sharpened my technical skills, strengthened my modeling discipline, and reminded me of the importance of continuous learning in our fast‑evolving field. As part of Kaplan, this achievement directly supports our mission to deliver world‑class training solutions to our corporate partners. The AFM framework brings a global standard of modeling excellence, and I’m excited to integrate these best practices into the programs we design and deliver. Ultimately, this means more robust, practical, and impactful learning experiences for the professionals and organizations we serve. I’m grateful for the journey, the challenge, and the opportunity to keep raising the bar — both for myself and for the clients who trust us with their development. Learning never ends. Onward to the next milestone. #learning #development #training #finance #analysis #modeling #financial_modeling #business #Kaplan #KaplanMENA #AFM #FMI

The AFM exam and curriculum enhanced my skills and proficiency in financial modeling. It opened a new area of opportunities for me and for the clients I serve. The accreditation validates a thorough and disciplined way to handle the 3-statements model that you will always need no matter what. The FMI-AFM sponsored exam is top notch and it is organized by a team of highly skilled professionals in the domain.

I am grateful I earned my Advanced Financial Modeler. I have built models for years for large FP&A companies but focusing on building an integrated 3-statement model has been incredibly valuable. I believe the experience of studying for and taking the test has made me a better modeler and I would encourage anyone who wants to stand out to employers as a qualified modeler consider taking the test as well.

Delighted to wake up to the news I've passed my Advanced Financial Modelling exam. I decided to do it because I do a lot of financial modelling but I'm entirely self taught and thought it would be good to check that I'm using best practice and get accredited. It's fair to say I didn't learn a lot of new Excel along the way, although it encouraged me to start using a few more useful shortcuts, as speed is very important! However, it was really useful to learn a set structure for debt / overdraft / cash modelling which I'll definitely use going forward, instead of coming up with something new each time I have to do a three statement model. I think the main thing that stuck with me though is the point that a financial model is a communication tool first and foremost, and it should answer specific questions. When I've made models before, I've thought I was being helpful by giving users the ability to change almost anything, but with hindsight this might be a bit overwhelming. Most end users aren't like me and probably don't want to fiddle with lots of variables. They'd like to see a couple of clear scenarios based on the key variables. This is the structure you're encouraged to build in the AFM and it will definitely influence future models. Now pondering the CFM!

Thrilled to share that I am now officially an Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM), accredited by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) A huge thank you to Ian Schnoor, CFA, CFM for his invaluable lessons and commitment to excellence in financial education, your insights made all the difference. Proud to be part of this global community of finance professionals and excited to apply this skillset to drive value and clarity in decision-making. #AFMaccredited

Another meaningful milestone for our team. We’ve recently completed the Chartered Financial Modeler (CFM) qualification with the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). While we’re a highly experienced team, the programme was a valuable reminder that there’s always room to sharpen thinking, challenge assumptions, and refine how we work. What stood out most was the breadth of topics and the problem solving skills required, technically and commercially, to support better decision-making in the exam cases and practice questions. It reinforced an important principle for us: experience doesn’t replace continuous improvement. If anything, it raises the bar for how intentional you need to be about staying sharp. That mindset is something we’ll continue to carry forward as we grow - maintaining high standards while constantly looking for ways to improve how we deliver.

Having recently completed the AFM accreditation with the Financial Modelling Institute, I can confidently say it’s been one of the most rewarding, brain-tickling experiences of my career. This isn’t just a certificate you tack up on the wall for the sake of it—no, the AFM is a journey into the very heart of financial modelling, requiring not just skill but an appetite for precision, strategy, and perhaps just a touch of obsession with spreadsheets. The AFM program genuinely shifted the way I approach my work. Not a day goes by where I don’t find myself using something I learned, whether it’s building robust, decision-driving models or simply having the confidence to present complex scenarios with clarity. In short, it’s turned financial modelling into a far more powerful tool in my current role, giving me an edge that, quite frankly, I didn’t realize I needed. Would I recommend this to a colleague? Oh, heavens, yes! The program doesn’t just teach modelling—it instills a respect for the craft that is truly infectious. It’s a badge of honour, a mark of trust, and, dare I say, a stamp of quality that says to the world, ‘Here stands a modeller who knows their stuff.’ So, to anyone considering the AFM, take it from me: it’s challenging, rigorous, and utterly worth it. Hats off to the FMI for crafting such a sterling program. I’m proud to join the ranks of AFM graduates, and I can’t wait to see the future candidates who will, undoubtedly, find the experience as transformative as I have.

With a burning desire, nothing is out of reach! "𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯s.. 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥.. 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘍𝘔 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯...!" I have never been more certain of what I want, having pursued certifications, led core finance competitions, and completed several finance programs to build expertise and bridge the learning gap, coming from a law background. Earning the AFM accreditation from the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) and joining the FMI Directory of Accreditation Holders marks a milestone in my professional journey. The AFM accreditation validates my proficiency in finance, accounting, advanced Excel, and affirms my ability to create professional financial models for decision-making. This doubles with my existing FMVA accreditation which extends my expertise to valuation. #AFMaccredited

I just became one of the 291 newly accredited Advanced Financial Modelers globally and I'm honestly still excited about it! 😁 After months of late nights, countless Excel tabs, and more circular references than I care to admit, I finally passed my Advanced Financial Modeling exam with the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) . Huge shoutout to dbrownconsulting for the incredible learning journey 🙌🏽. The journey was both challenging and rewarding, from building complex models and mastering scenario analysis to wrestling with those tricky circular references that kept me up at night! One key lesson: assumptions matter more than formulas. Hear me out though. I used to think nailing the perfect formula was everything. Then I started really questioning every single input, documenting why I chose what I chose, and my entire approach to financial analysis just... clicked. It was like switching from black and white to color. And here's what surprised me most: explaining my models to others made me 10x better at building them. There's something about having to walk someone through your logic that forces you to really understand the "why" behind every calculation. Game changer. I'm genuinely excited about this milestone and even more excited about where this takes me next.🚀 Oh, and fun fact, this is my first LinkedIn post! 🥳 Figured it was time to join the conversation and learn from all of you brilliant people here. Let’s connect!🤝🏾