KPME Advanced Financial Modelling

What does the AFM program cover?

The Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) is the first of three certification levels offered by the FMI. The AFM exam tests a candidate’s technical modeling ability through building an integrated three statement model over the course of four hours. Participants who pass the exam will achieve the Advanced Financial Modeler credential.

The AFM progeram by Kaplan Professional ME is approved by KHDA in the UAE.

Learning Objectives

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Demonstrate advanced financial modeling proficiency to employers

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Invest in certifications that are revered by the industry

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Obtain a globally relevant skillset that is respected across multiple lines of business

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Who is it for?

Professionals who already know financial modeling and are looking to accelerate or transition their careers with a certification from Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) should attend this course. The AFM accreditation helps candidates demonstrate their modeling skills to future employers with a certification. Kaplan’s AFM course helps students prepare for the exam by reviewing excel tools, solving exam past papers, and sharing exam tips on know how a model is audited.

Program Agenda

  • Exam focused reparation led by an AFM qualified financial modeling expert.
  • Review advanced excel tools and functions used in Financial Modeling
  • Solve a past exam paper and build a financial model from scratch
  • Forecast depreciation, debt repayment and revolver schedules
  • Build error checks and fully integrate the three financial statements
  • Develop advanced and flexible scenario analysis cases
  • Receive exam tips and know how a model is audited
  • Attempt a mock paper with feedback and evaluation from Kaplan experts

Our Expert Trainers

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Rahul Sonthalia

AFM, CFA, CMA

Rahul Sonthalia

AFM, CFA, CMA

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Rahul has more than 13 years of experience in the area of investment banking, equity research, macro-economic research, and training. He has been teaching financial modeling and investment banking courses in UK, Singapore, and the MENA region.

He has delivered advanced financial modeling related programs for Sovereign wealth funds and banks in the GCC and for large asset management companies in the UK and Singapore. He was a guest speaker on “Best Practices in Financial Modeling” at the Modeloff Global World Financial Modeling championship in London.

What Our Students Say

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Financial Modelling (2019) – Eva Reinerova
44 months ago
Financial Modelling (2019) – Eva Reinerova

The trainers at Kaplan Professional ME are very understanding, knowledgeable, and patient. I have studied for the CMA and CFA courses, therefore I know the quality of the training team. They are very experienced in terms of industry and course expertise.

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Financial Modelling (2019) – Tichaona Maviyo
63 months ago
Financial Modelling (2019) – Tichaona Maviyo

Rahul was exceptional! He ensured that he explained the concepts really well and I truly felt like I got more value than I paid for. I received financial modeling manuals, case studies, and beyond classroom support that has helped me develop models efficiently.

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Financial Modelling (2019) – Nikhil Kapoor
46 months ago
Financial Modelling (2019) – Nikhil Kapoor

Rahul is a fantastic trainer who is very coherent and gets his ideas across perfectly. He takes his time to answer all questions in-depth and ensures we learn the concepts thoroughly. I would 100% recommend Kaplan Professional ME to everyone.

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Financial Modelling (2019) – Umar Masood
63 months ago
Financial Modelling (2019) – Umar Masood

The course has been really detailed right from the steps to follow to the outcomes to expect. I would highly recommend the course to anyone that would like to learn about the practical application of financial models.

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