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 Diarmuid Early, one of the best modelers in the world and, the Founder of Early Days Consulting. He is a regular competitor in the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and is often referred to as the Michael Jordan of financial modeling for his impressive results. He is the winner of the 2021 FMWC and a runner-up in the 2020 and 2022 editions.

Listen to this episode as Diarmuid shares:

His journey and background into Modeling

How Financial Modeling competitions help you grow and learn

The key differences between modeling for competition and modeling for work

His practical advice on how to build a 3-statement model

How assumption ambiguity and structural ambiguity impact your model.

His position on controversial modeling issues including circular references, dynamic arrays, modeling standards and more

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Benefits of competing in the Financial Modeling World Cup - Insights from World Champion Diarmuid Early

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Benefits of competing in the Financial Modeling World Cup - Insights from World Champion Diarmuid Early