Financial Modeler's Corner

David Brown, a respected financial modeler and consultant, shares his journey into modeling, passion for teaching, and thoughts on controversial modeling issues. He discusses the importance of problem-solving, storytelling with ratios, and embracing AI in financial modeling. Brown highlights the significance of financial modeling skills and accreditation, as well as the need for human understanding in aligning models with client needs. Overall, the podcast explores the future of financial modeling and the balance between AI and human expertise.

Welcome to Financial Modeler's Corner (FMC) where we discuss the art and science of financial modeling with your host Paul Barnhurst. Financial Modeler's Corner is sponsored by Financial Modeling Institute (FMI)  the most respected accreditations in Financial Modeling globally. In this first episode, Paul Barnhurst is joined by Ian Schnoor, the Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute and one of the foremost educators on financial modeling globally. Listen to this episode as Ian shares: ·      What it was like in the early days of financial modeling·      Why FMI created a financial modeling accreditation in the first place ·      The importance of Financial Modeling as a profession·      How FMI created a community to help all modelers find the best resources and elevate the profession in the processFollow Ian:Website - https://fminstitute.com/ E-mail - info@fminstitute.com     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianschnoor/   Follow Paul:   Website - https://www.thefpandaguy.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefpandaguy/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefpandaguy Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheFPandAGuyYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thefpaguy8376 Sign up for the Advanced Financial Modeler Accreditation or FMI Fundamentals Today and receive 15% off by using the special show code FMC15.Visit www.fminstitute.com/podcast and use code FMC15 to save 15% when you register.If you want to earn CPE credit fort this episode go to https://earmarkcpe.com, download the app, take the quiz and you can receive CPE credit. On each episode we will have a section called “Ask the Host/ Guests” in which you can ask your own questions. You can submit your questions about financial modeling at