That’s because, when it comes to formulas, we aim for simplicity and readability. Complex functions with poor audit trails (I’m thinking of OFFSET, for example) are less useful when your primary objective is transparency. Here are 12 functions that we use again and again in building financial models for our clients. We’ve shared them so […]
Colour is a transparent and effective way to communicate meaning within excel models.
The budgeting process is often criticised for being time-consuming, adding far too little value and being out of date before the printer ink is dry. Arguments are also made against forecasting: either the outturn result is known (in which case why bother forecasting in the first place?) or the uncertainty means any forecast is meaningless. […]
Why take a driving test if you have no intention of ever driving a car? Answer: you wanted to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to confirm that this activity wasn’t for you. The more informed you are, the more likely you are to make sensible decisions. At F1F9 , we have been building financial […]
