Preface xxv
About the Author xxvii
About the Website xxix
PART ONE Introduction to Modelling, Core Themes and Best Practices 1
CHAPTER 1 Models of Models 3
CHAPTER 2 Using Models in Decision Support 7
CHAPTER 3 Core Competencies and Best Practices: Meta-themes 15
PART TWO Model Design and Planning 23
CHAPTER 4 Defining Sensitivity and Flexibility Requirements 25
CHAPTER 5 Database Versus Formulae-driven Approaches 37
CHAPTER 6 Designing the Workbook Structure 47
PART THREE Model Building, Testing and Auditing 57
CHAPTER 7 Creating Transparency: Formula Structure, Flow and Format 59
CHAPTER 8 Building Robust and Transparent Formulae 79
CHAPTER 9 Choosing Excel Functions for Transparency, Flexibility and Efficiency 105
CHAPTER 10 Dealing with Circularity 117
CHAPTER 11 Model Review, Auditing and Validation 143
PART FOUR Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis, Simulation and Optimisation 153
CHAPTER 12 Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis: Core Techniques 155
CHAPTER 13 Using GoalSeek and Solver 163
CHAPTER 14 Using VBA Macros to Conduct Sensitivity and Scenario Analyses 171
CHAPTER 15 Introduction to Simulation and Optimisation 177
CHAPTER 16 The Modelling of Risk and Uncertainty, and Using Simulation 187
PART FIVE Excel Functions and Functionality 199
CHAPTER 17 Core Arithmetic and Logical Functions 201
CHAPTER 18 Array Functions and Formulae 217
CHAPTER 19 Mathematical Functions 229
CHAPTER 20 Financial Functions 243
CHAPTER 21 Statistical Functions 257
CHAPTER 22 Information Functions 299
CHAPTER 23 Date and Time Functions 307
CHAPTER 24 Text Functions and Functionality 313
CHAPTER 25 Lookup and Reference Functions 325
CHAPTER 26 Filters, Database Functions and PivotTables 355
CHAPTER 27 Selected Short-cuts and Other Features 387
PART SIX Foundations of VBA and Macros 395
CHAPTER 28 Getting Started 397
CHAPTER 29 Working with Objects and Ranges 413
CHAPTER 30 Controlling Execution 425
CHAPTER 31 Writing Robust Code 441
CHAPTER 32 Manipulation and Analysis of Data Sets with VBA 455
CHAPTER 33 User-defined Functions 473
Index 493
