12th Financial Modelling Masterclass

The 12th Financial Modelling Masterclass came to an end last June 29 and 30, 2010. The nine-hour long, two-day course (8:30 am to 5:30 pm) was held in the Oakwood Premiere Joy~Nostalg Center, Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines. The class was facilitated by a Finance Professional who is a CPA, CFC, CMA and MBM.

After attending this course, I look forward to preparing dynamic financial models to assist us in financial reporting and consolidation.

Patricia I. Debuque
Asst. Accounting Manager
International Container Terminal Services, Inc

If you already know financial modeling, the tools will bring you to the next level of efficiency, logic and aesthetics. Begin with the end in minds.

Anthony Thomas C. Roxas
Head – Corporate Lending
Firstmetro Investment Corporation

Very Practical and applicable in actual work setting especially preparing dynamic financial models.

Maria Christina G. Viola
Vice President
Seaoil Philippines

This class has brought a new dimension on how powerful excel can be in the workplace. When I thought I knew all that I needed from excel, this class prove me wrong.

Julius J. Sulit
Finance Analyst
The Hershey Company

The training really provided me useful knowledge & techniques which I can use in my job as a financial planner.

Charlene Joy G. Asido
Finance Analyst
The Hershey Company

This program gave me a new perspective on how excel really works. I can use this on my report making.

Rosalie C. Salamat
Treasury Assistant
ALC Holdings Co.

After this class, I will use the excel application of our reports & tool for decision making.

Herminio Reyes
Regional Finance Officer
Asia Brewery Inc

I am very excited to apply everything I’ve learned to improve my reports.

Melissa Cudia
Accounting Officer
International Container Terminal Services, Inc

This class will excite you to apply the techniques in making reports and analysis and get to present them to your superior with advanced features and add value to your report. Other than that, you also excite them to learn these techniques.

Claribel C. Lincod
Sr. Associate – Budget & Tax Planning
LBC Express

The class teaches one an efficient, organized & very clean way of creating & managing spreadsheets / models – most useful for people tasked to create and analyze these kinds of reports.

Danielle Lingat
Investment Analyst
Emerging Markets Focused Research Corp.

This class will bring our company’s planning & reporting activities to a higher level.

Dan Panganiban
AM – Finance Planning & Systems
International Container Terminal Services, Inc

I was able to learn the methodological way of creating financial models that is transferable. I am now inspired to explore excel as a means of creating a useful tool that can be used & understood by non-finance professionals.

Jovilyn S. Cotio
Assistant Manager
Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd

Join the 13th Financial Modelling Masterclass
August 21 & 28, 2010
Oakwood Premiere Joy ~ Nostalg Center Manila
Ortigas Pasig City

For inquiries and information, please contact:

info@ifcphilippines.com

www.ifcphilippines.com

+(632) 497-1762

Financial Modelling Masterclass

What is FMMC’s Benefit to those who plan to take the CFC Program?

"It’s good to note that the two training programs are really worth attending, whether you are experienced in constructing financial models and doing valuation analysis or just a neophyte. The two-day FMMC training program made me appreciate MS Excel more. I have learned a lot of functions and techniques to make my financial models easier to navigate and able to run scenarios in such a short period of time. Attending the CFC program made my financial models more precise, realistic, and smart because the program taught me how to choose the right corporate objectives. It also enabled me to evaluate corporate governance profiles and understand the concept of risk better. You should take the CFC program if you want to learn how to create realistic financial models, be able to pick the right projects, analyze project side costs and benefits, find the right financing mix, and to learn valuation principles. Incorporating learning from both programs enabled me to come up with a more reliable and dependable business financial model.”
-Dario A. Ramirez, Financial Analyst, Manila Water, FMMC Batch 10 and CFC Batch 12

"In FMMC, I learned advanced techniques in financial modeling and how to properly design my models. In CFC, we have been taught the basic foundation needed to build up our skills in valuation. Both classes complement each other because in FMMC, you are taught how to properly design a financial model. This is very helpful in the CFC class because there are a lot of computations that need a solid and well designed financial model. The FMMC program was really useful to me because I was able to compare what was taught in class to how I was doing it before. I was able to learn more advanced techniques and it gave me tips on how I can improve my own style of modeling. This skill is a basic requirement for any person in the field of finance. My line of work is not exactly in corporate finance, but I've been exposed to it because of a certain project in my job. The CFC class helped me build a more solid foundation in this area, which is useful to me since this is the career path that I want to pursue in the future."
-Stephanie Chua, Analyst, Berkely Quantitative Research Inc, FMMC Batch 11 and CFC Batch 12.

When was the FMMC Program first introduced by IFC-Philippines?

The 1st Financial Modelling Masterclass was conducted by the Institute of Financial Consultants – Philippines, last March 5 and 6, 2009 in its office at Unit 505 East Tower Philippines Stock Exchange, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The Program is designed for Finance Professionals who work as Finance Managers, Directors/CFOs, Financial Controllers and Accountants, Strategic Planners, General Manager and Business Unit Managers, Project Managers/Risk Analysts, Budget/Treasury Business/Financial Analysts, Corporate Finance Officers, Private Equity Officers, Engineers and Systems Managers, Economists, and Corporate Advisors.

Does IFC–Philippines Meet the FMMC Program Objective?

• Design, cross-check, and structure financial models effectively

"Before, we used to make several graphs and multiple MS Excel files for each scenario. The class helped simplify and speed up the result required."
-Raymundo P. Cachuela, Financial Analyst, Bayantel, FMMC - Batch 11

• Build the strongest and flexible models that can perform add-ins and make amendments while maintaining the integrity of your spreadsheets

“In finishing the course, my learning, re-learning, and real work has begun as I realized that I would need to improve and redesign our financial models for faster and easier work processes.
-Ma Rossana Magcanan General Accounting Manager, Mesco, Inc., FMMC 7

• Apply the best model structure to get job done faster and painlessly

“I was able to discover MS Excel functions and modeling techniques that will be helpful in my work.”
-Alvin Limqueco, Consultant, San Miguel Corporation, Batch 8 – FMMC, Batch 12 – CFC

• Learn to create and compare scenarios– base case, best case, and worst case

"The class taught me how to make better us of MS Excel in making financial projections and other financial analysis. Now, I can make my reports with only a few clicks of the mouse."
-Marie Liezl L. Soriano, Financial Analyst, Manila Electric Company, FMMC – Batch 10, CFC – Batch 6

"I have learned a lot from this seminar. All the learning can be applied in our work. This has made our work easier by giving us time to do in-depth analysis and strategic planning."
-Jenny Benedicto, Finance Manager, Jollibee Foods Corp, FMMC – Batch 6

• Solve all financial modeling problems

I’ve been doing a lot of financial models throughout my career but after taking the FMMC program, I was able to reduce the file size of my scenarios, coming up with better and more efficient outputs.
-Marvin Lascano, Regulatory Financial Analyst, Manila Water Company Inc., Batch 11 – FMMC, Batch 12 – CFC


Join the 13th CFC Program
July 3 to August 14, 2010

Join the 12th FMMC Program
June 29 and 30, 2010

For inquiries and information, please contact:
info@ifcphilippines.com
www.ifcphilippines.com
+(632) 497-1762

8th Financial Modelling Masterclass

The 8th Financial Modelling Masterclass came to an end last December 7 and 8, 2009. The nine-hour long, two-day course (8:30 am to 5:30 pm) was held in the IFC Philippines Office located at Unit 505 East Tower, Tektite Building, PSE Center, Ortigas Complex, Pasig City, Philippines. The class was facilitated by a CFC Professional.

Fifteen participants from different companies participated in the said course. Among the companies that participated are United Laboratories, Inc., United Laboratories, Inc.- Biomedis, United Laboratories, Inc.- Westmont, Metrobank, Universal Robina Corporation, Bayan Telecommunications, and Chevron Holdings, Inc

In the photo above, Ms. Katherine G. Quileza was explaining her financial model to her classmates. While she was discussing her work, the other participants were comparing notes to one another and asking for inputs to improve their work.

Here are things the participants have said about the recently concluded program:

“I was able to discover Excel functions and modeling techniques that will be helpful in my work.”

Alvin Limqueco

Consultant

San Miguel Corporation

“Very informative and useful!”

Arlene Sawey

Cost Analyst

United Laboratories, Inc.

“Before, we used to make several graphs and multiple excel files for each scenario. The class helped simplify and speed up the result required.”

Raymundo P. Cachuela

Financial Analyst

Bayantel

“The two-day seminar provided us with the tools to create comprehensive financial models using MS EXCEL. This skill set is necessary for anyone doing financial analysis as part of their work.”

Francis Miranda

Integrated Planning and Business Analytics Manager

Zuellig Pharma Corporation

“I am now challenged and excited to develop financial models and introduce this to my superior to facilitate own monthly reporting.”

Michelle Robles

Finance Specialist

United Laboratories, Inc.- Biomedis

“I learned lot of techniques.”

Ladeth Api

United Laboratories, Inc.- Westmont

“After this class, I am now able to come up with new report formats for my group that will ease up my task of analyzing performance figures and budget setting.”

Vicky Avila

Head, Branch Lending Group Business

Development Dept

Metrobank