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Financial Modeler's Corner

Financial Modeler's Corner is a podcast where we talk all about the art and science of financial modeling with distinguished Financial Modeler's from around the globe. Financial Modeler's Corner is hosted by Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, a global thought leader in the field of finance. The Financial Modeler's Corner podcast is brought to you by Financial Modeling Institute. FMI offers the most respected accreditations in financial modeling.

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The Reality of AI Excel Tools for Finance Teams to Understand Formula Complexity with Ian and Giles

Dec 9, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Mod Squad, hosts Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male continue their exploration of tools for financial modeling. This time, they test Melder, a tool designed to streamline financial...

TrufflePig AI vs Excel for Finance Teams from Building Models to Real-Time DCFs with Ian Schnoor

Dec 2, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Ian Schnoor continue their exploration of AI tools for financial modeling. This time, they test Trufflepig, a tool designed to help financial...

Elkar AI Put to the Test in Live Financial Modeling with Honest Results for Modellers - Ian & Giles

Nov 25, 2025·—

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In this episode of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Giles Male and Ian Schnoor put Elkar to the test, a financial modeling tool that's been getting attention for its speed and slick design. From solving...

Testing Shortcut AI's bold claims: Did it live up to the hype with Giles Male

Nov 18, 2025·—

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In this episode of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst and Giles Male put Shortcut under the AI microscope, testing one of the most hyped AI tools in the financial modeling world. With claims like...

How TabAI stacks up as an Excel AI Agent for Financial Modeling Pros, with Ian and Giles

Nov 11, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Mod Squad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male take a close look at TabAI, a tool designed to simplify and speed up Excel tasks using automation and...

How AI Excel Tools Stackup Against the Hype and How Excel Agent Has Disrupted the Marketplace with Ian and Giles

Nov 4, 2025·—

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In Episode 5 of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male take a hard look at the changing landscape of financial modeling in the wake of Microsoft’s release of Excel Agent...

Testing The New Microsoft Excel Agent for Finance Pros with Ian and Giles

Oct 28, 2025·—

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In this episode of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler's Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male explore Microsoft’s newly released Excel Agent, a beta tool designed to bring AI into Excel Online. The team...

How Excel AI Agents Like Rosie Work for FP&A Tasks but Fail at Building Models with Giles and Ian

Oct 21, 2025·—

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Note: This episode was recorded and scheduled for release before the recent announcement that Rosie AI is shutting down. In this episode of the ModSquad series on Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is...

Testing Excel AI Software Tracelight on Excel Esports, Financial Modeling and FP&A with Ian And Giles

Oct 15, 2025·—

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Disclaimer: This episode is best experienced in video format. Since we’re testing new tools like Tracelight, the visuals add valuable context and make everything much clearer. We highly recommend watching the video for...

Introducing the ModSquad: Testing AI Financial Modeling Tools, So you Don't Have To... with Ian and Giles.

Oct 7, 2025·—

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In this special launch episode of The Mod Squad, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by co-hosts Giles Male and Ian Schnoor to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and financial modeling. Together...

Financial Modeling for Finance Pros to Fix Real-World Mistakes Using Balance Sheets - Scott Strachan

Sep 30, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst speaks with financial modeling expert Scott Strachan about the role of financial models in business planning and decision-making. Scott shares lessons...

Why Finance Students Must Learn Discipline Before AI Replaces Their Jobs with David Stangeland

Sep 23, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Host Paul Barnhurst sits down with David Stangeland, a finance professor at the University of Manitoba, to talk about teaching financial modeling, how students learn best...

From Classic Cars to Aircraft: The Art of Modeling Distressed Companies with Vaughan Grandin

Sep 16, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Vaughan Grandin, Managing Director and Head of Financial Modeling at Teneo. They discuss his experiences building financial models in...

Why Spreadsheets Will Stay, but Financial Modeling Workflow and Version Control Must Be Rebuilt with Matt Lee

Sep 9, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Matthew Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Nummo, a software tool built to help analysts and bankers build financial models more efficiently. Matt...

How Finance Modelers and Professionals Align Stakeholders and Support M&A Success with Morten

Sep 3, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Morten Lykke Pedersen, a seasoned financial expert and Partner at Deloitte, where he leads the financial modeling division within the...

The 40th Anniversary of Excel: Unlocking the fascinating History, Easter Eggs, Excel humor, and more

Aug 27, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst celebrates the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Excel, a tool that has revolutionized the financial modeling industry and many others. Paul explores...

Three-Statement Modelling for FP&A Pros to Avoid Complex Builds & Forecast Errors with Chris Reilly

Aug 19, 2025·—

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In this republished episode of the Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst revisits the intricate world of financial modeling with returning guest Christopher Reilly. The conversation centers around what is...

How FP&A Teams Turn Confusing Budgets into Strategic Tools That Drive Alignment with Sarah Schlott

Aug 12, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Sarah Schlott, founder of The Schlott Company. Sarah shares her perspective on why financial models often fail, not because of bad math, but...

An AI Excel Tool for Finance Teams to Speed Up DCFs and Scenario Modelling with Nico Christie

Aug 5, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Nico Christie, co-founder of Fundamental Research Labs and creator of Shortcut, the superhuman Excel agent. Nico shares insights into his...

The Truth About Project Finance for Modelers to Avoid Complexity & Build Impact with Patrick Daguet

Jul 29, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Patrick Daguet, a seasoned finance professional, educator, and structured finance expert for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation...

How Financial Modelers Rely on Memorability, Not Accuracy, to Get Ahead in Excel with Finance Bro

Jul 22, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst invites "Your Average Finance Bro," for a light-hearted and humorous conversation about financial modeling. The episode takes a comedic spin on the...

How Students Master Financial Modeling and Bridge the CFA Practical Skills Gap with Stephen Horan

Jul 15, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Dr. Stephen Horan to discuss the fundamentals of financial modeling, the challenges and rewards of teaching finance, and how curiosity and...

Building a Practical Financial Modeling Course for students focused on sustainability with Michael & Janice

Jul 8, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst speaks with Janice Shade and Michael Tapia about the intersection of sustainability, financial modeling, and education. They share the behind-the-scenes...

CFM Certification Tips for Financial Modelers to Pass Without 100 Hours with Carolina Lago

Jul 1, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst and co-host Carolina Lago explore their experiences with financial modeling and the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) certification. They discuss the...

How Finance Professionals Can Grow with Excel, Avoid Automation Traps, and Build a Brand with Jon Acampora

Jun 24, 2025·—

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Jon Acampora to discuss the ever-evolving world of financial modeling, focusing on Excel. Jon shares about the importance of creating...