Financial Model Expert, Jack Avon, Teaches Business Professionals Tricks of the Trade With His New Book, “The Handbook of Financial Modeling” –Released by Apress Media

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Jan 17, 2014, 09:00 ET


New York, NY (PRWEB) January 17, 2014 -- Many business professionals in corporate finance are familiar with financial statements and accounting reports, but few are experienced in the invaluable skill of financial modeling. This is where Apress author, Jack Avon, comes in. Avon used his years of industry knowledge to create, “The Handbook of Financial Modeling." The book is an extensive reference guide designed to equip financial employees with tools to help them become proficient at building accurate and effective financial models from the ground up. The handbook is written in a clear, concise manner and filled with screenshots that will facilitate understanding of the financial modeling process.

Readers of “The Handbook of Financial Modeling,” will initially gain insight of the history and evolution of financial modeling. From there, they’ll be trained on the technical accounting and financial concepts that are the foundation of financial modeling. Professionals will learn how to design and implement a projection model, principles around calculations, and best practices. Users will learn how to model in Microsoft Excel, including how to set up an Excel environment, how to format worksheets and the correct application of modeling formulae. Tips to become distinguishable from competitors are also provided.

“The Handbook of Financial Modeling,” is a one-stop resource for anyone who needs to build or analyze financial models and/or intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to expand and enhance their modeling proficiency.

For more information on “The Handbook of Financial Modeling,” please visit http://www.apress.com/9781430262053. For any media inquiries, please contact stephaniecarino(at)apress(dot)com.

The Handbook of Financial Modeling
By, Jack Avon

  • ISBN 13: 978-1-4302-6205-3
  • 504 pages
  • User Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Publication Date: November 26th, 2013
  • Available eBook Formats : EPUB, MOBI, PDF
  • Print Book Price : $79.99
  • eBook Price: $55.99

About the Author
Jack Avon is the director and principal consultant at Isys Systems (Ringwood) Ltd., a financial modeling and analysis company in the United Kingdom. He has broad industry experience with integrating in-house systems with Microsoft Excel and Access and developing custom models and management information systems. Mr. Avon has consulted in financial modeling since 1997 and has worked with clients in banking, media, telecommunications, transportation, construction, oil, gas, and the public sector. He is the founder of the Association of Financial Modelers; is an accredited member of the ACCA; and has a master's degree in IT. Mr. Avon lives in Surrey with his wife and three children.

About Apress Media
With more than 1,500 books in print and e-formats, Apress is the authoritative source for IT professionals, software developers, and business leaders all over the world. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content that helps serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success. Since 2007, Apress has been part of Springer Science+Business Media, one of the world's leading scientific, technical, and medical publishing houses, enabling global distribution of Apress publications. For more information, please visit http://www.apress.com.

Stephanie Carino, Apress Media LLC, +1 (212) 620-8062, [email protected]