Cut the cost of your financial model audit: expert tips you need to know
A financial model audit is often a formal due diligence requirement of investors in major infrastructure transactions. It is an essential part of the process, but it has the potential to come with a hefty price tag. Understanding how to streamline this process can lead to significant cost savings without compromising quality. In this guide, […]
How to find the right financial model auditor for you
If you are in the market for a financial model auditor, here are some of the things you should know. Choosing a reputable model auditor You need to be sure that you are choosing a credible provider. Your board and investors will want confidence that you are working with someone who will do a thorough […]
Financial Model Audit – Cell by Cell vs Shadow Modelling
Imagine a ‘Where’s Wally’ (or Waldo in the USA) picture, but rather than a few hundred people, you have many thousands. To make things worse, the variability of each individual person can be huge, and you don’t know what Wally is wearing! To make things worse again, there may be many Wallys, or none at […]
Where Does Model Audit 2.0 Rank? Inframation League Table
Once England’s lionesses get over the heartbreak of losing out to Spain in the World Cup final, I’m sure they will reflect on their journey and feel proud of how far they have come. It is with similar mixed emotions that we take in the H1 2023 Inframation model audit league table result! While we […]
What is an Operational Model… and do I need one?
Once a project finance transaction is finalised and the asset is constructed, it becomes crucial to monitor and report its continuous performance. The way the model is used and what it does before financial close changes significantly once the deal is agreed. Complex parts of the model that were extensively used to work out the […]
Why implementing a financial modelling standard is hard
Standards in Modelling Standards in modelling have been discussed at length for many years. For this blog, we’re not interested in discussing which standard is best (we’ll save that for another time!). We’re happy that there are multiple standards, and as long as you pick one and stick to it – it’s good for your […]