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According to Patrick DAGUET<\/a>, Academic Director of I\u00c9SEG’s Executive Postgraduate Program<\/a> in Financial Management, financial modeling has become essential, as it is one of the most important decision-making tools in modern finance. This expert – with 40 years’ experience in the sector – explains why it is essential for finance professionals to know how to design effective financial models, and to combine these technical skills with important human and managerial skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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