🎙 Mastering FP&A 3-Statement Modeling

Building a 3-statement financial model is a critical skill for finance professionals, but many struggle to get their models to balance. In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we break down CFI’s latest course: FP&A 3-Statement Modeling—designed to help finance professionals build structured, scalable models with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Key differences between FP&A-style 3-statement modeling and investment banking models
• How monthly forecasting adds complexity and how to manage it effectively
• The relationship between cash flow and balance sheet that ensures model accuracy
• A step-by-step approach to troubleshooting and balancing financial models
• How this course helps finance professionals apply best practices in real-world scenarios

Why This Matters:

Whether you’re an FP&A analyst, finance manager, or corporate finance professional, mastering 3-statement modeling is a must-have skill. This episode explores real-world applications, shares common pitfalls, and introduces a systematic approach to ensure model accuracy.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Why 3-statement modeling is essential for FP&A
 01:19 – Common challenges in balancing financial models
 02:23 – What makes this FP&A-focused course unique
 04:36 – Industry focus: The consulting company case study
 06:21 – Practical takeaways for finance professionals
 08:43 – The #1 mistake in 3-statement modeling (and how to fix it)

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Learn more about CFI’s FP&A courses → https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/
• Follow us for finance insights → https://www.linkedin.com/school/corporate-finance-institute-cfi/ | https://www.instagram.com/corporatefinanceinstitute/

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