Financial Modelling in Power BI: Master Subtotals, Functions, and Advanced Excel Tricks in Minutes!

This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of financial modeling using Power BI, starting with an overview of the tool and best practices for creating robust, transparent, and flexible models. Early chapters lay the groundwork by explaining financial statement theory and control accounts, essential concepts for any financial analyst. Readers are guided step-by-step through creating parameters and calculating sales, ensuring a solid foundation in Power BI's core functionalities.

As the book progresses, readers delve into more advanced topics such as inventory calculations, operating and capital expenditures, and tax computations. Practical examples and hands-on exercises make complex concepts like DAX functions, FIFO inventory modeling, and control account measures accessible to users of all experience levels. Detailed sections on cash flow statements, income statements, and balance sheets tie the lessons together, showing how these elements integrate into a comprehensive financial model.

The final chapters explore advanced features like interest and debt modeling, recursion aversion, and equity calculations, culminating in the creation of fully dynamic and optimized models. Readers also learn to design compelling visualizations to present financial insights effectively. By the end of the journey, users will have the tools and confidence to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, mastering financial modeling with Power BI.

© 2024 Packt Publishing (E-bog): 9781837020607

Release date

E-bog: 18. december 2024