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 episode, Paul Barnhurst is joined by David C. Brown, an Associate Professor of Finance. David focuses on teaching finance and financial modeling, bringing his real-world experience to the classroom with his students. He is also heavily involved in helping students improve Excel skills, including running the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Championship (MECC)

He is very passionate about research and his work has been highlighted by the Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch.

Listen to this episode as David shares:

His journey and background into Modeling
His experience starting and running the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge
How Financial Modeling competitions help you grow and learn
The key differences between modeling for competition and modeling for work
His learning from his research and years of experience
How he would structure the college finance program if he were in charge
His latest research on Target Date Funds and how they perform relative to other retirement portfolios
His position on controversial modeling issues, including circular references, dynamic arrays, modeling standards, and more

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Quotes:

“ Collegiate Challenge is not about being the best, its about challenging yourself, learning more and getting better at it. ”

“ If you understand Python you can figure out Excel. ”

“ Excel is the way to get...

Financial Modeling education, Excel competitions, exciting academic research and more with Professor David C. Brown

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Financial Modeling education, Excel competitions, exciting academic research and more with Professor David C. Brown