Hardcoding inside formulas
Keep inputs separate so reviewers can audit quickly.
Financial Modeling Interview Prep
Mistakes that cost marks
Avoid structural, accounting, formatting, and communication errors.
92Readiness score
StructureClean tabs
LogicLinked drivers
ReviewChecks passed
Unit confusion
Do not mix ₹, ₹ cr, and millions without clear labels.
Blind formatting
A beautiful model with broken logic still fails the interview.
State the issue, isolate the affected section, fix the linkage, and explain whether the final conclusion changed.