Is this model all your own work
I was recently looking at a set of templates issued by a public sector procurement authority and I was struck by the number of tell-tale signs that this was not all the original work of the ‘author’.
Unlock the code – User Interface & Transparency
Continuing with our breakdown of the Financial Modelling Code published by the ICAEW late last year; this time we look at ‘User interface and transparency’. There is some overlap with the last blog about ‘Layout and structure’ – both sections are largely about designing a model that makes it easy to avoid errors. In the process, your model will become user friendly.
Unlock the code – Layout and Structure (Part 2)
In the third blog in our series about the ICAEW Financial Modelling Code, we complete our look at Layout and Structure. Following our discussion of structure last time, this week we look at navigation and inputs.
Unlock the code Layout and Structure (Part 1)
In the second blog in our series about the ICAEW Financial Modelling Code, we look at Layout and Structure. There is a lot in the Code on this subject, so we’ll split it over two blogs, this week, looking at structure, next week at navigation and inputs
Unlock the code – Model Definition & Purpose
This is a new series of blogs in which we will dig into the new ICAEW Financial Modelling Code. Sign up to receive the whole series here. You can also download our whitepaper describing the Numeritas approach to complying with the Code here: download our whitepaper
IFRS 16 Readiness & the Minefield of Adoption
Just over two years ago in January 2016, the IASB issued a new lease accounting standard – IFRS 16.
PF Basics Part 4: The LLCR an extension of, and complement to, the DSCR
The Loan Life Cover Ratio (LLCR) is one of the ratios used to assess the project company’s ability to repay its debt.
PF Basics Part 3: An overview of the DSCR
The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is the most commonly used ratio in Project Finance. It is a periodic measure of a project company’s ability to meet its debt obligations.
PF Basics PART 2: Understanding Lenders’ Requirement of a DSRA
A Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA) is normally required by the lending banks if you are looking for project financing
PF Basics PART 1: Why CFADS is key in Project Finance
In the world of Project Finance, a project’s capacity to generate cash is at its core. Cash Flow Available for Debt Service (CFADS) is a measurement of precisely this.
