Monday, January 26, 2026

Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst Certification (FMVA) - [Corporate Finance Institute]

Corporate Finance colleagues, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst™ certified professionals earn an average of $121k+ USD per year. Some 850,000 professionals have completed this training and been FMVA certified. This all-inclusive training and FMVA™ certification program from the Corporate Finance Institute includes 24 courses, certificates, PitchBook Data access, one-on-one financial model feedback, extra case studies, and more. The most practical online qualification in corporate finance and CFI’s most comprehensive bundle to date. Developed for finance professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the financial industry, the FMVA™ Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by financial analysts on a daily basis. Take your learning experience to the next level with your own user account for PitchBook Data and one-on-one feedback on your financial models. 

Skill-based training modules include: 1) Accounting Part 1 of 3: Income Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet Analysis, Accounting Part 3 of 3: Cash Flow Statement Analysis, 2) Introduction and Best Practices, 3) Financial Modeling Part 2 of 4: Where Do I Get Historical Data From?, Case Study: Building a Model for LinkedIn, Financial Model Exercise, 4) Valuation Part 1 of 6: Introduction and Best Practices, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Price to Revenue, Price to Earnings & Additional Valuation Methodologies, Final Target Price Calculation & "TAM Sanity Check", Comparing TAM to the Target Price, and 5) Assessing Financials with Formulas.


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Monday, January 19, 2026

The Financial Analyst Sentinel (January 2026)

Colleagues, our goal is to provide Financial Analyst professionals with up-to-date and actionable information to advance your career and income growth, including Product Launches & Innovations, Finance and AI, Featured Resources, Events, and Career Development (professional certifications and training programs). Research firm Cognitive Market Research estimates “Global Financial market size 2021 was recorded $26875.9 Billion whereas by the end of 2025 it will reach $35846.2 Billion. According to the author, by 2033 Financial market size will become $63768.4. The Financial market will be growing at a CAGR of 7.466% during 2025 to 2033.” Based upon GlassDoor projection is the average Financial Analyst salary for 2026 is $121k USD. Further training and certifications can increase career income and compensation by 5%-10% annually.

Key Technical & Service Innovations:


Financial Analysis & AI:



Events:



Career Development - Boost Your Earnings by %%-10%+:


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Monday, December 22, 2025

Financial Planning & Analysis Professional Certification - FPAP (CFI)

Colleagues, in the new CFI “Financial Planning & Analysis Professional Certification - FPAP” program you will perform world-class financial planning and analysis, sharpen your analysis, and deliver strategic insights that drive smarter decisions and improve financial results. [25 core courses, 10 elective courses - 160+ interactive exercises]. Gain high-demand skills in: Accounting, Finance, Excel, Data Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Power Query, Power BI, Data Visualization, Economics, and other tools of the trade specific to FP&A including AI. Core Courses: 1) The Role of The FP&A Professional, 2) FP&A for New Analysts, 3) Economic Analysis for FP&A, 4) Financial Analysis Fundamentals, 5) Budgeting Processes, 6) FP&A Modeling Pt.1 - Design, 7) FP&A Modeling Pt.2 - Formatting & Revenue, 8) FP&A Modeling Pt.3 - Headcount Analysis, 9) FP&A Modeling Pt.4 - Contractor Analysis, 10) FP&A Modeling Pt.5 - Debt and Capex Analysis, 11) FP&A Modeling Pt.6 - Financial Statement Aggregation, 12) FP&A Modeling Pt.7 - Dashboard Visualizations, 12) FP&A Modeling Pt.8 - 3-Statements, 13), 14) FP&A Variance Pt.1 - Build & Configuration, 15) FP&A Variance Pt.2 - Roll Forward & Analysis, 16) FP&A Variance Pt.3 - Protection & Presentation, 17) Forecasting Techniques, 18) Data Visualization & Dashboards - The Basics, 19) FP&A Tool Selection, 20) Workflow Best Practice for Analysts, 21) Communication and Presentation Skills for Finance Professionals, 22) Making Effective Business Decisions, 23) Crafting the Narrative: Storytelling With Data, 24) Managing Your Stakeholders, and 25) Professional Ethics. Elective Courses (choose a minimum of 3 of 10 electives to master more advanced topics and specialized areas: 1) Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel, 2) Power Query Fundamentals, 3) Power BI Fundamentals, 4) Presentation of Financial Information, 5) Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis in Excel, 6) Excel VBA for Finance, 7) Corporate & Business Strategy, 8) AI-Powered Scenario Analysis, 9) ESG Integration & Financial Analysis, and 10) AI-Enhanced Financial Analysis. Followed by the Certification Exam - Get certified. 

Enroll today at (teams & execs welcome): https://corporatefinancialinstitute.pxf.io/dOqLXj 

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Financial Analyst Careers - Interviews, Project Portfolios & Certifications (Your competitive edge)

Colleagues, are you seeking to land the next job in your Financial Analyst career journey … either within your current company or with a new employer? All hiring managers need to answer three fundamental questions in the interview process before making a job offer.

Interview Questions


  1. Skills: Can you do the job?

  2. Motivation: Will you do the job?

  3. Fit: Will you be a team player and fit into the company culture?


Professional Portfolio (do not include any proprietary information)


Creating a high qualityFinancial Analyst professional portfolio combined with having industry-leading certifications - along with relevant work experience - will put you at the top of the candidate pool when answering the “Skills” question.


What is a Project Portfolio? 


  1. A project portfolio is a collection of projects, programs, and operations managed collectively to achieve strategic objectives. 

  2. It demonstrates your diverse skills, experience, and proven ability to deliver results, showcasing your value and strategic impact to potential employers or for internal advancement.


What Makes a Project Portfolio Valuable?


  1. Strategic Alignment: Connecting projects to organizational goals.

  2. Resource Management: Efficient allocation of people and assets.

  3. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential threats.

  4. Performance Monitoring: Tracking progress and outcomes.

  5. Stakeholder Communication: Keeping all parties informed and engaged.


What are the best portals to host your project portfolio?


  1. GitHub

  2. LinkedIn

  3. Behance

  4. Dribbble

  5. Kaggle

  6. Hugging Face

  7. Personal Website (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow - Offers maximum customization & a professional brand presence)


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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Financial Analysis - Career Income Analysis (November 2025)

Colleagues, implementing a well-defined, forward-thinking career development plan can boost your career and income growth over a 30-year life cycle. According to GlassDoor an entry level Financial Analyst earns $69,000 USD per year, however, the upside earnings potential - based upon location, level of experience and career training-certifications - is far greater. Making modest investments in your professional training and certification will reward you with greatly enhanced income potential.

Assumptions


  • Duration: 30-year career lifecycle (e.g. age 25-55)

  • Salary: $69,000/year - Glassdoor (will vary by location - we will use a US average for our analysis)

  • Education Level: This model is based upon the individual having a BS/BA degree. A MS/MA degree adds an extra 5%-10% to annual income

  • Training & Certification: 5%-10% income lift/year

  • Salary - Annual Increase per CPI Inflation: 2.5%/year

  • Base Case: Junior Level - age 25/1st certification

  • Intermediate Case: Senior Individual Contributor - age 30/2nd certification

  • Advanced Case: Mid-Upper Management - age 35/3rd certification

  • Expert Case: Technical Refresher - age 40-45/4th certification


Junior Level (5 years of experience)


  • Title(s): Financial Analyst, Junior Investment Analyst, Junior Credit Analyst, Financial Research Assistant 

  • Base income: $108,551k/year

  • Sample Certs: Foundations of Modern Finance (MITx), Financial Modeling Professional Certificate (NYIF), Introduction to Finance, Introduction to Finance and Accounting Specialization (Wharton), Foundations of Finance (Cambridge U.)


Intermediate (10 years of experience)


  • Title(s): Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Valuation Analyst, Financial Data Analyst

  • Base income: $134,697/year

  • Sample Certs: Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst - FMVA (CFI), Financial Accounting Professional Certificate (NYIF), Financial Planning & Analysis Professional Certification - FPAP (CFI), Financial Markets (Yale U.)


Advanced (15 years of experience)


  • Title(s): Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Analyst, Corporate Finance Manager, Investment Banker

  • Base income: $164,590/year

  • Sample Certs: Risk Management Professional Certificate (NYIF), Strategic Management Capstone (Wharton)


Expert (Executive-Refresher) (20 years of experience)


  • Title(s): Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Vice President of Finance

  • Base income: $268,767/year

  • Sample Certs: Advanced Risk Management Professional (NYIF), Advanced Fixed Income Professional,  Certificate (NYIF), The Emerging CFO: Strategic Financial Leadership Program (Stanford U.), Chief Financial Officer (Columbia U.)


Income Comparison


  • Base Case: Junior Level - $108,551k/year

  • Intermediate Case: Senior Individual Contributor - $134,697/year

  • Advanced Case: Mid-Upper Management - $164,590/year

  • Expert Case: Technical Refresher - $268,767/year


Note: For a more comprehensive roster of financial analysis certifications see Corporate Finance Institute, HBS Online, New York Institute of Finance, Wharton Online, edX, Coursera, and Udemy. 


Financial Analysis - Specializations, Master Classes and Certifications



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Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst Certification (FMVA) - [Corporate Finance Institute]

Corporate Finance colleagues, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst™ certified professionals earn an average of $121k+ USD per year. Som...