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Financial Modeling Institute Partners with CFA Society of the UK to Offer its 12,000 Members the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation

Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) provides CFA UK’s community of investment professionals a competitive edge with its world-class Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation. CFA UK is one of the largest Societies in the worldwide network of CFA Institute member Societies.

June 24, 2024

The AICPA & CIMA Announce Their Partnership with Financial Modeling Institute to offer its Members and Clients the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation

The AICPA & CIMA's collaboration with Financial Modeling Institute unveils the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation, enhancing members' and clients' skills. This partnership underscores both organizations' commitment to advancing financial modeling as a fundamental skill, facilitating effective decision-making, and elevating forecasting capabilities.

February 1, 2024

Financial Modeling Institute Offers Members of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales its Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation


Founded in 1880, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global family that connects over 1.8M chartered accountants and students in more than 190 countries. Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) partners with ICAEW to offer their members its world-class Advanced Financial Modeler accreditation – providing them with a competitive edge, the opportunity to further distinguish their skills, and advance their careers.

July 10, 2023

Financial Modeling Institute Partners with Chartered Business Valuators Institute to Provide FMI Foundations Program to CBV Registered Students


Recognizing the importance of financial modeling skills, CBV Institute will provide the FMI Foundations program to all students.

June 28, 2023

DBrownConsulting and the Financial Modeling Institute to Offer AFM Scholarships to African Financial Professionals

The leading consulting and training firm for reporting and analytic solutions in Africa, with more than 30,000 people trained across 200 companies, will offer its Financial Modeling Academy candidates Financial Modeling Institute’s (FMI) Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) accreditation and best-in-class learning resources.

May 17, 2023

Financial Modeling Institute Awards Prestigious Master Financial Modeler Accreditation to First Six Professionals

Recognizing excellence and leadership in the field of financial modeling, the Master Financial Modeler (MFM) accreditation has been awarded to six professionals from around the world.

May 3, 2023

The Financial Modeling Institute Partners with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Offering 241,000 Members its Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation

The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) gives the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants’ (ACCA) thriving global community of more than 241,000 members, based in 178 countries and regions, a competitive edge by providing them with the opportunity to further distinguish their skills and progress their careers by completing its world-class Advanced Financial Modeler accreditation.

February 22, 2023

The Financial Modeling Institute Launches New FMI Foundations Micro-Credential Program for People Seeking to UpSkill in Financial Modeling

The new 10-hour program is designed to make financial modeling knowledge more accessible for university students through to professinals. Financial modeling talent is in high demand and since FMI accreditations are recognized by employers worldwide, FMI Foundations will allow more people to jumpstart their journey in financial modeling. 

June 6, 2022

The Financial Modeling Institute Expands Its Board of Directors, Adding Patrick Meneley Private Investor and Former Financial Services Senior Executive

Patrick Meneley joins the Financial Modeling Institute's Board of Directors. Meneley is a respected leader in the financial services community, he brings immense knowledge and expertise to the FMI.

May 6, 2022

Former CEO of Kaplan Professional and Workforce Skilling Expert Joins The Financial Modeling Institute

Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA joins the Financial Modeling Institute as a Board Member and Senior Advisor. Dr Temte is globally recognized on professional education and workforce skilling, he brings tremendous value with his experience.

March 21, 2022

Former President and CEO of the CFA Institute joins The Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)

Paul Smith, CFA joins the Financial Modeling Institute's Board of Directors as a Senior Advisor. Smith brings a dynamic perspective which will help drive growth and awareness of the FMI.

December 1, 2021

Podcasts We're Featured In

CFO BOOKSHELF

Financial modeling is beyond information on a spreadsheet - it's a tool that can facilitate communicating important decisions in business, or as referred to in this podcast as "the language of business". Tune into the full episode of the CFO BookShelf Podcast

In today’s world financial modeling has evolved into the most important skill set that finance professionals need. To learn more about how financial modeling is a discipline, listen to the full episode from CFO 4.0 Podcast.

A great financial model can tell a business the story of their future and can be used to make informed business decisions. To learn more, tune into the full episode of CFO Weekly Podcast.

Great financial modelers have the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary technical and business skills. This includes Excel functions, design, logic, presentation, accounting, finance, and more. Tune into the following episodes of Yaeger CPA Review featuring Ian Schnoor to learn more.

In order for financial models to be powerful communication tools that allow people to make better informed business decisions - it has to be dynamic enough to show the variations of what could and couldn’t happen. To learn more, listen to the full episode from Universal Accounting Podcast.

Great financial models are able to tell a story through the way it’s designed. For more insight, listen to this episode from Spot on Insurance Podcast to learn more about the key elements and skills needed for effective financial modeling.

One of the most important parts of financial modeling is planning. This involves understanding all the variables and the issues that will need to be considered with regards to a particular decision. Tune into this episode of The Hospital Finance Podcast to learn more.

The discipline of financial modeling is integral to roles in an organization that will be thinking about financial forecasts and budgeting. Perfectly predicting the future isn't always guaranteed with a financial mode, but it's a discipline that greatly contributes to informed decision making. Tune into this episode of Corporate CPR Podcast to learn more.

Financial models facilitate optimal planning for a business by providing tremendous insight into what the future could potentially look like. From planning to building, a model forces you to think about all the critical aspects of a business. To learn more, listen to the full episode from Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Financial modeling has become one of the most important skill for finance professionals and the FMI is the only accreditation body that validates these skills. Tune into this episode of CFO Yeah Podcast to learn more about the pitfalls of poorly built financial models and the tips on how to improve them.

In today's world of business, it's important to build data driven financial models rather than rely solely on gut-based decisions. Strong financial models can help forecast the future and understand the dynamic of important business decisions. To learn more, tune into this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast.

Financial modeling is a critical discipline for all businesses to be partaking in because it allows you to have better insight about the future based on different possibilities. Planning for uncertainty is crucial to making informed business decisions. Learn more common financial modeling mishaps and more in this episode of Terminal Value Podcast.

Financial Modeling Institute is delighted to sponsor Financial Modeler's Corner, a new podcast that's hosted by Paul Barnhurst. The podcast is all about the art and science of financial modeling. They will interview some of the best financial modelers from around the globe. The first interview is with Ian Schnoor, the Executive Director of FMI. 

Financial models have become the most important decision making tools in modern finance. This episode features a discussion on why financial modeling is important for decision making. It also covers the key elements needed for building a great financial models, design tips, and how to ensure models are user friendly. 

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