{"product_id":"333254_acca-learning-china","title":"Advanced Financial Modeler","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h2\u003eWith Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation from Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), you can reach the global gold standard of financial modeling. By gaining AFM accreditation you will learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edemonstrate the technical modeling skills most valued by employers and clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreate a financial model that can be used as a critical decision-making tool, allowing users to make accurate and informed financial decisions about a company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse a financial model as a powerful communication tool to clearly and effectively tell the story of a company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efocus your skills in accounting, finance, spreadsheets and general business knowledge to effectively forecast a company’s financial statements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout this accreditation\u003c\/h2\u003eFinancial modeling plays an integral part in business decision making, with modelers informing key transactions and critical business decisions. Being able to validate your learning with an accreditation allows you to demonstrate technical modeling skills most valued by employers and clients.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFMI is the only financial modeling accreditation body in the world; it provides the world’s leading financial modeling accreditation programme. FMI exists to create and uphold international industry best practices with respect to financial modeling skills. Through its exams and accreditations, FMI allows candidates, employers and the broader community to recognise true ability in financial modeling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) is FMI’s first level of accreditation (the first of three levels). Only candidates who demonstrate the required level of proficiency in the AFM exam can successfully achieve the AFM accreditation, and show validated expertise in financial modeling. Achieving AFM will accelerate your abilities and make you stand out to employers. You will be able to demonstrate your financial modeling excellence, as well as join an international community of modelers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYou should become accredited by FMI if:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want a foundation that will provide you with the confidence and skills to build and oversee models \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou seek opportunities to accelerate or transition your career \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want to demonstrate the calibre of your modeling to future employers and clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want to separate yourself from the competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe AFM exam\u003c\/h2\u003eThe AFM accreditation affirms your unique and invaluable skill set. It shows employers that you can design a financial model with confidence and play a vital role in future decision-making. To gain it you will need to demonstrate your modeling skills through self-paced exam preparation and a rigorous four-hour exam (completed in Excel), where you will build an integrated three-statement model from the beginning. Exams are available four times a year in February, May, July and October.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe learning materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prepare you for the exam, you will have access to the AFM learning materials -  a series of lecture videos explaining the concept of financial modeling and how you can produce your own financial model in Excel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe learning materials contain topics covering:\u003chr\u003e\u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinancial modeling best practices, including planning, design and presentation, and model construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcel skills and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeyboard shortcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escenario analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodel components.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eKey information\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul class=\"htmlEditor-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAFM accreditation designed by Financial Modeling Institute and delivered by ACCA Learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain AFM accreditation by passing a four-hour exam, where you will demonstrate your financial modeling skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing AFM through the ACCA Learning platform includes access to the learning materials (including an exclusive ACCA cohort live session with FMI experts) and registration for the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a choice of four exam dates in a calendar year; in February, May, July and October and your exam must be scheduled within 12 months from date of purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated time commitment is upwards of 25 hours of learning; there are 14 hours of directed study, but you may spend more hours self-studying and preparing for the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone can take the AFM exam, but it is recommended that you have advanced Excel skills\/knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/ACCA_FMI_joint_logo_v3_480113.png\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"ACCA FMI joint logo\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/ACCA_FMI_sml_469542.jpg\" style=\"margin: 5.0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/ACCA_FMI_joint_logo_v3_480113.png\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"${PICTURE_CONTEXT_PATH}ckeditor_uploads\/ACCA_FMI_joint_logo_v3_480113.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"acca-learning-china","offers":[{"title":"Standard price \/ 0","offer_id":46565357125883,"sku":"100184","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Students \/ 110169","offer_id":46565357224187,"sku":"100184","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Members \/ 110167","offer_id":46565357191419,"sku":"100184","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Continuous learners \/ 3","offer_id":46565357158651,"sku":"100184","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6057\/4115\/files\/afm_2026_464724.jpg?v=1779826223","url":"https:\/\/acca-learning.myshopify.com\/products\/333254_acca-learning-china","provider":"acca-learning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}