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Any business organization is required to take several decisions in its lifetime. Most of these decisions involve an element of finance in them. Business and Financial Modelling<\/a> helps the organization to be aware of the outcome of its financial decisions. It tries to ensure that the amount invested in any project or security doesn\u2019t go waste. Financial Modelling can be done for a variety of purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Modelling – Meaning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A financial model refers to a mathematical representation of financial variables and their relationships pertaining to an organization. In simple words, it means to construct formulas, using given inputs, in order to make recommendations regarding \u2018which securities to invest in\u2019, \u2018how much sales to expect\u2019, \u2018which projects to undertake\u2019, etc. It can be defined as: \u201cA tool that forecasts the performance of a security, financial instrument or a company\u2019s financial position based on its historical performance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methodology of Financial Modelling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Financial Modelling makes use of comprehensive tools and formulas, which are formulated with respect to the given problem. The most commonly used is a spreadsheet<\/strong>. Let\u2019s take an example to understand how an organization can use financial modelling to reach a financial conclusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABC Ltd. asks its financial analyst to recommend the amount of fund, it should allocate towards employee expenditure the following year. Now, the financial analyst can use a spreadsheet to calculate a forecasted amount, based on the past allocation trend of the company. He will put the amount of expenditure of \u2018nth\u2019 year in one column. Then, he will put the amount of expenditures of \u2018(n+1th<\/sup>)\u2019 year in the corresponding second column. In the third column, he will calculate the increase in expenditure from every previous year. Based on the calculations, he\u2019ll suggest the company, how much amount should be allocated for the next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The following are instrumental in financial modelling:<\/strong>
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  1. Pattern analysis<\/li>
  2. Tend analysis<\/li>
  3. Ratio comparison<\/li>
  4. Financial statement analysis<\/li>
  5. Industry comparatives <\/li>
  6. Mathematical formulations<\/li>
  7. Knowledge of excel\/spreadsheet<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Goals of Financial Modelling<\/strong>
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    Financial Modeling helps an organization in forecasting financial implications of a policy or decision. Thus, its main goal is to accurately predict and ensure returns. Financial Modeling can be done for a various purposes, which are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n