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Previous clients come from:
"Michael taught me everything I needed to know. He was clear and concise, knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. Better than university [professors] I've had.”
-Yaniv H., Business Student, NYU, 2015
What You'll Learn:
Comparable Companies & Precedent Transactions Analysis
Selecting Comparable Companies
Sourcing Financial Information
Analyzing Statistics, Ratios & Trading Multiples
Benchmarking "Comps"
Determining Valuation
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting & Corporate Finance
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow Statement
Time Value of Money
Analyzing Financial Statements
Risk & Cost of Capital
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Modeling
Deriving Free Cash Flow
Projecting Free Cash Flow in Future Periods
Weighted-Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Beta Calculation
Terminal Value Estimation
Perpetuity Growth Method
Exit Multiple Method
Net Present Value
Sensitivity Analysis
Excel Best Practices
Shorcuts/"Hot Keys"
Naviation
Formatting
Course Options:
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Get live, step-by-step instruction and Q&A with one of our in-person workshops in New York City. All you need is a laptop with Excel 2007 or newer. Click below to see the schedule and more information.
SELF-PACED ONLINE
COURSE
Learn at your own pace, from the convenience of your computer with our online self-paced course. The course includes 3 hours of step-by-step video instruction and a practice Excel workbook. Click below to learn more.
PRIVATE TUTORING
Get personalized, undivided attention with an in-person or online session. Mike Friedmann has worked one-on-one with over 200 clients in New York, Boston, Washington, DC, Europe and China.
ON-SITE CORPORATE TRAINING
Get on-site training for your team at a time and location of your choosing. Click below to learn more, or fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page for a free consultation.
Hi! I'm Mike Friedmann.
As teaching is my passion, I've delivered financial modeling training to:
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Investment banking-, private equity-, and hedge fund analysts,
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MBAs from Harvard, Yale, Columbia and some 40 other top business schools
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Management consultants
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Accountants
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Attorneys
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Real-estate professionals
My clients come from institutions including IBM, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Lion Tree, and Citizens Bank.
Financial modeling capabilities can pay dividends throughout your entire career: an understanding of business valuation not only gives you immediately usable skills as an analyst, but it gives you an understanding of what makes a business valuable, so that you can begin to assess strategies and opportunities in your future as an entrepreneur, investor or manager.
We have plenty of options to meet different learning styles and budgets, but if you have any questions, simply fill out the contact form below and I'll be happy to help!
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM"
Marta B., Finance Student, Ramon Llull University, 2012
"Better than university teachers I've had."
-Yaniv H., Undergraduate, New York University, 2015
"The beauty of working with Mike is he adapts to how you learn best"
-Josh C., MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 2016
About Mike
Michael Friedmann is a consultant/advisor and private instructor in finance, Excel modeling, accounting, economics and business strategy.
Michael worked as a consultant at IBM, tracking and forecasting financial- and operations performance, before going to work as a research assistant in the marketing department at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and for various economics and social-science researchers at Harvard University.
In 2011, he launched a business tutoring economics and related quantitative subjects to undergraduates, though his clientele quickly grew to include MBA and other graduate students from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU/Stern, Princeton, Penn/Wharton, Chicago/Booth, and about 40 other schools.
Michael has provided one-on-one coaching and group training to clients including:
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Investment banking analysts from Lion Tree and Credit Suisse
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Research fellows at Harvard Business School and Harvard's program on US-Japan relations
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Entrepreneurs, attorneys, c-level executives, management consultants and real-estate professionals
Michael now runs a consulting/advisory practice for startup- and established companies, offering guidance in financial modeling, forecasting, performance tracking, training, and communications.
Clients On Mike's Private Teaching & Tutoring:
"Better than university teachers I've had."
-Yaniv H., Undergraduate, New York University, 2015
“Michael taught me everything I needed to know for financial accounting. He was clear and concise, knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. Better than university teachers I've had.”
"Excellent Tutor!"
-Lori N., Undergraduate, Harvard University, 2012
"I have struggled with economics ever since I learned what it was. Mike has been a huge blessing. He understands economics to a degree that is beyond my explanation and has helped me to FINALLY get it[...] He’s also patient and teaches very well. I highly recommend him!
"Highly Recommended!"
-Yumiko L., Harvard University Program on US-Japan Relations, 2012
"Best Tutor I've Ever Had"
-Louis B., Undergraduate, George Washington University, 2012
“Very knowledgeable and patient. He can explain concepts in many different ways and uses real-world examples to make abstract concepts more tangible. Easy to get in touch with and always punctual.”
"Mike is Pretty Brilliant"
-Avi S., Undergraduate, Brooklyn College, 2014
“All I can say is, ‘Wow’. Somehow Mike can take these concepts in accounting, finance, and economics and not only make them make sense, but actually make them interesting. Cheers to this guy!”
"Outstanding Educator"
-Dot P., Mother of Two Harvard Undergraduates, 2014
“Michael has been a fantastic tutor. He has been tutoring my daughters in economics at the college level. He takes extraordinary pride in making sure they comprehend the concepts. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional at all times. He is very responsive, always returning emails as well as calls promptly. It is with pleasure that we highly recommend Michael.”
"The beauty of working with Mike is he adapts to how you learn best"
-Josh C., MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 2016
"Mike not only helped me survive my graduate level microeconomics course but he helped me thrive in it. The beauty of working with Mike is he adapts to how you learn best. He takes complex economic theories and distills them down in a way that you can understand. I went from simply trying to memorize solutions to truly understanding the theories behind the solutions. Mike is patient and passionate about helping his students succeed. I highly recommend him for all of your Econ needs!"
"Excellent"
-Stephanie G., Undergraduates, St. John's University, 2015
“Very reliable and easy to reach! I would definitely recommend him to anyone I know! It's hard to find reliable people and he is. Also great methods of teaching.”
"Great Tutor"
-Chris K., MBA, Columbia Business School, 2014
"Very knowledgeable, able to translate difficult material into simplified form. Has all of the online learning tools, which saves time, travel, and you can work from your home computer."
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM"
-Marta B., Finance Student, Ramon Llull University, 2012
“Michael [...] helped me understand finance from a different point of view. He has got a lot of patience and will use different methods to make sure that you understand everything.”
"I would recommend him to anyone who needs help in economics."
-Vanessa S., Undergraduate, Harvard University, 2012
"Michael is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher"
-Jared S., Yeshiva University, 2015
“Michael is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher who pulls from tangible examples to help me understand fundamental concepts in Statistics. He is very approachable and receptive to questions and will try to ensure I understand a question/concept before moving forward. He is also convenient and can meet over Skype and uses visuals via technology that help me to grasp the material more concretely. I definitely recommend him for statistics!
"Michael made the subject approachable and helped me excel in the course."
-Katharine M., MBA Student, Boston College Carroll School of Management, 2012
“Coming from a liberal arts background, I was nervous about taking my first finance course. Michael made the subject approachable and helped me excel in the course. He also helped me with economics problems in between finance sessions. I was very happy with my performance in both courses. Michael is flexible and approachable. He takes questions well, is responsive to feedback, and sincerely wants to see his students understand the material. It is clear that Michael enjoys the subjects that he teaches and is excited to share his knowledge. He is a reliable and committed to his work.”
"Great Tutor with a Lot of Patience"
-Nicole C., MBA Student, NYU Stern School of Business, 2014
“Michael was able to help me learn finance for my intro course for my MBA. He was knowledgeable and able to explain complex topics in simple terms.”
"Very Good Teacher"
-Therese O., Private Real Estate Investor, 2014
“Michael is a real thinker. He can shift from one model to another to give me a broad view of the subjects we’re learning [accounting, economics]. He is attentive, professional, and patient. Most of all, I’m learning these subjects from a beginner level, yet he is able to expand my thinking beyond the basics. I very much appreciate his help.”
"Five Star Review for Michael"
-Emily S., MBA Student, UVA Darden School of Business, 2014
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