J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Amy Soricelli ...

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Financial modeling has become one of the most in-demand skills required by finance and accounting professionals. This is because financial models help us derive insights that are used to make critical ...

McComb, Emily R. "Overview Principles of Financial Modeling for Small Companies in Investing for Impact." Harvard Business School Course Overview Note 225-069, January 2025.