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Unlocking Advanced Excel: Using INDEX/MATCH with Multiple Columns

Unlocking Advanced Excel: Using INDEX/MATCH with Multiple Columns

07/02/2023 8:33am 3 minute read

In today's data-driven environment, mastery of Excel is a non-negotiable skill. While functions like VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP are widely known, professionals... more ยป

The Art of Financial Modeling: Understanding and Leveraging the Revolver Schedule

The Art of Financial Modeling: Understanding and Leveraging the Revolver Schedule

06/25/2023 2:01pm 3 minute read

In a previous post, I introduced the concept of the 'Revolver Schedule' in financial modeling. If you recall, a Revolver is a term we use to describe a... more ยป

Here's what an Adjusted EBITDA schedule looks like...

Here's what an Adjusted EBITDA schedule looks like...

06/22/2023 3:36pm 3 minute read

Here's what an Adjusted EBITDA schedule looks like:First though -- what are we building here?Adj EBITDA = an APPROXIMATION of the free cash flow of a... more ยป

Mastering Inventory Forecasting: A Practical Guide for FP&A and Private Equity Professionals

Mastering Inventory Forecasting: A Practical Guide for FP&A and Private Equity Professionals

06/18/2023 1:04pm 2 minute read

What is Inventory? In the simplest terms, Inventory is the stuff you're trying to sell. It is usually recorded as a current asset on the balance sheet.... more ยป

One my favorite little Excel tricks

One my favorite little Excel tricks

06/16/2023 12:42pm 2 minute read

One my favorite little Excel tricks:๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด format.It lets you add just the tiniest little space b/t your headers for a much cleaner look.Ta... more ยป

Anyone Designing FP&A Software Please Check This Out

06/14/2023 1:04pm 2 minute read

Anyone designing FP&A software please check this out:Something I constantly run into in the Private Equity world is the concept of "add-backs."Meaning,... more ยป

11 abbreviations I thought might be helpful to clear up

06/13/2023 5:31pm 2 minute read

11 abbreviations I thought might be helpful to clear up:โ—ผ๏ธFP&A: Financial Planning & Analysis๐˜ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜ฎ๐˜บ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ, "๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต'๐˜ด ๐˜๐˜—&๐˜ˆ ๐˜ด... more ยป

An easy way to forecast capex

An easy way to forecast capex

06/10/2023 1:11pm 3 minute read

An easy way to forecast capex ↓Here's my favorite part about the budgeting process:It's late October... Revenue and EBITDA look good,you're about... more ยป

And here's another time I was completely stumped in private equity...

06/07/2023 1:21pm 2 minute read

And here's another time I was completely stumped in private equity...We're all standing around the conference table and the partner says,"we can probably... more ยป

How does someone make money in private equity?

How does someone make money in private equity?

06/05/2023 3:45pm 3 minute read

How does someone make money in private equity?I mean beyond base salary anyway?The primary upside for someone in Private Equity is called "carried... more ยป

Ever googled directions to the airport?

Ever googled directions to the airport?

06/03/2023 1:50pm 2 minute read

Ever googled directions to the airport?How many routes do you get?Two?Three?Is one the clear choice?Usually. But — do they all get you there within... more ยป

A beautiful, yet tricky, part of the modeling equation...

A beautiful, yet tricky, part of the modeling equation...

06/02/2023 2:27pm 3 minute read

A beautiful, yet tricky, part of the modeling equation...What are the ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ & ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€?๐—ญ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜: the Sources & Uses show ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ a company is purcha... more ยป

Semi-controversial statement...

05/27/2023 2:16pm 2 minute read

Semi-controversial statement:(well, controversial for Excel at least...)I'm actually not a huge fan of "input pages."In some instances, sure, like:-- Model start date--... more ยป

Your ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ โ€” one Excel tip to boost your financial modeling skills.

05/25/2023 12:17pm 2 minute read

Your ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ — one Excel tip to boost your financial modeling skills.Tonight's Topic:๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—”() ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€Ever wish you could sh... more ยป

Modeling a detailed Private Equity waterfall

Modeling a detailed Private Equity waterfall

05/22/2023 3:27am 3 minute read

How to model a private equity waterfall.  I see this modeled incorrectly all the time. Enterprise Value or "EV" aka the price/value of the... more ยป

Is that all you ever want to do, modeling?

05/21/2023 9:06am 1 minute read

Is that all you ever want to do, modeling?I've heard that a lot. Modeling, for some reason, is dismissed as a "junior skill."I struggled with it for a... more ยป

Want to simplify your Excel model?

05/20/2023 1:12pm 1 minute read

Want to simplify your Excel model?Try rebuilding it in Google Sheets. I'll bet you cut out 1/2 of the noise. I've done some GS lately and while it's... more ยป

New to the workforce? These 3 things will make your life so much easier

05/19/2023 3:22pm 2 minute read

New to the workforce? These 3 things will make your life so much easier:1. Confirm receiptI'm not asking you sit by your phone. Just let me know when... more ยป

Thinking of selling your business?

05/18/2023 3:04pm 3 minute read

Thinking of selling your business?Here's what used to drive me nuts when I looked at deals in private equity:๐Ÿ”ต ๐—ก๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†โ–ช๏ธ Assume that I... more ยป

That model you just sent out... did you check it for errors?

That model you just sent out... did you check it for errors?

05/17/2023 4:00pm 2 minute read

That model you just sent out... did you check it for errors?...how closely?I hate to break it to you, but 90% of all spreadsheets contain errors.That's an... more ยป

10 Ways to Prepare if You're a CFO that Might Get Acquired

10 Ways to Prepare if You're a CFO that Might Get Acquired

05/17/2023 6:29am 3 minute read

CFOs... if you might be acquired, here are 10 ways to prepare (having looked at several PE deals over the years): 1. Company Financials Might seem obvious,... more ยป

I'm pretty good at Excel...

05/16/2023 2:17pm 2 minute read

I'm pretty good at Excel,but did you know I only use 2 "advanced" formulas?Don't get me wrong,Excel's got some ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ป๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ functionality.But, I still find a... more ยป

A Gantt Chart of the Private Equity Deal Process...

A Gantt Chart of the Private Equity Deal Process...

05/15/2023 6:42am 2 minute read

1. Review the Investment Teaser Examine the initial pitch highlighting the company's value proposition. 2. Sign NDA Protect sensitive information with a... more ยป

Your ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜†-๐—œ๐—ป โ€” demystifying Private Equity one term at a time.

05/13/2023 1:20pm 2 minute read

Your ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜†-๐—œ๐—ป — demystifying Private Equity one term at a time.Tonight's term:"๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ"———When a private equity firm... more ยป

Everyday I use Excel, Krisp, Loom, & Zoom

05/11/2023 8:35am 2 minute read

Everyday I use Excel, Krisp, Loom, & Zoom,but lately I've been doing the unthinkable...I've been printing my models.On...... PAPER.... more ยป