Hey guys, looking into breaking into corporate finance and was wondering what the best self study financial modeling program out there? I have solid excel skills but am a novice when it comes to financial modeling. Also, am a novice when it comes to VBA/macros. I want to learn how to do financial valuations (ie DCF valuations), variance analysis, forecasting, and any other essential technical skills needed to become an financial analyst. I've heard mixed reviews regarding wallstreetprep, and breakingintowallstreet, and simon benninga's financial modeling book. Any advice regarding making this career transition would be great. Thanks..
There is a free Wharton course 'Introduction to Corporate Finance' starting in a week or so on Coursera, if interested. I have looked at some of the lectures from other courses. They were pretty good. https://www.coursera.org/course/finance
I don't know how much Wall Street Prep costs; but if it's in the $1,000 range maybe just signing up for CFA Level I and getting the Schweser books (or just looking for the .pdf torrents around late November) might be worth it.
