Goliath Academy

Master Financial Modeling.

Land the offer.

Master Financial Modeling.

Land the offer.

Bridge the gap between university theory and the real world. Our in-person, interactive courses teach you the practical modeling skills needed to secure competitive internships & graduate positions and empower professionals to transition seamlessly into corporate finance roles.

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About the Course

Learn by Doing

At Goliath Academy, we bridge the critical gap between academic knowledge and the practical skills demanded by top-tier finance employers.

Who We Are

We are former investment bankers, private equity investors, and corporate strategists. We know exactly what top-tier firms are looking for because we were the ones sitting across the interview table.

Why This Course Exists

We saw that university students and aspiring professionals were missing a key component in their job search: the hands-on ability to build robust financial models from scratch. Our course was designed to solve this problem.

In-Person Lessons

Our in-person, interactive lessons teach you the fundamental skills needed to adjust listed company financials and construct a fully integrated financial model.

What You’ll Gain

You’ll master the essentials, tackle real-world exercises, and get the know-how to ace interviews, case studies, and technical tests. We prepare you to not just land the offer, but to hit the ground running on day one.

Who It's For

University Students

You are a high-achieving student with your sights set on a high-performing corporate finance career in investment banking, private equity and credit.

You’re ambitious and you know that academic theory alone won’t cut it. You need practical, hands-on training .

The Challenge

You need to demonstrate practical competence in financial modelling to land that competitive internship or graduate offer.

Young Professionals

You are an ambitious professional looking to break into investment banking or the buyside or transition into corporate roles like corporate development or FP&A.

Whether you are coming from an accounting background or a different sector entirely, you need to rapidly acquire the hard modelling skills that employers demand.

The Challenge

Succeed in case studies and convince hiring managers you have the technical capability to hit the ground running without needing extensive training.

The Solution

Master the modeling skill set used by analysts at top-tier firms.

Gain hands-on experience building integrated models from scratch, proving you have the practical know-how to handle the rigors of the role from day one.

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What You'll Learn

This course is designed to equip you with the essential, job-ready skills needed to excel in the competitive world of corporate finance.

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Adjusting Public Company Financials

Learn to take raw financial statements from listed companies and normalize them for non-recurring items. This is a critical first step for any financial analysis.

Building a Fully Integrated 3-Statement Model

You will construct a dynamic financial model from scratch, linking the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. This is the core technical skill required for roles in investment banking, private equity and credit.

Mastering Excel for Finance

Develop the speed and efficiency of a seasoned analyst. Learn essential keyboard shortcuts, best practices for model formatting, and techniques to build robust and flexible spreadsheets that are easy to follow.

Acing Technical Interviews & Case Studies

Apply your new skills to solve real-world problems. We prepare you for the types of case studies and technical questions you will face when interviewing for roles in corporate finance. You'll learn how to articulate your thought process and defend your assumptions under pressure.

Meet The Team.

At Goliath Academy, we believe that to be the best, you need to learn from the best. Our curriculum isn't taught by career academics; it is delivered by industry practitioners who have lived and breathed corporate finance at the highest levels.

Combined Years of Experience

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Transactions Completed

Richard started Goliath Academy after more than a decade working in investment banking (JPMorgan & Citi) and the buy-side (HRL Morrison & ESR).

Over those years, he built financial models for deals and projects across all kinds of industries — and saw first-hand the level of skill top employers expect.

Richard is passionate about breaking down those skills and training the next generation to model like a pro, so they can land their dream finance role.

I started this academy to give students the advice and technical training I wish I had when I began my career. Nothing is more rewarding than nurturing a student’s skills and seeing them thrive.

Richard Song

Instructor & Co-Founder

Richard started Goliath Academy after more than a decade working in investment banking (JPMorgan & Citi) and the buy-side (HRL Morrison & ESR).

Over those years, he built financial models for deals and projects across all kinds of industries — and saw first-hand the level of skill top employers expect.

Richard is passionate about breaking down those skills and training the next generation to model like a pro, so they can land their dream finance role.

I started this academy to give students the advice and technical training I wish I had when I began my career. Nothing is more rewarding than nurturing a student’s skills and seeing them thrive.

Ken co-founded Goliath Academy after over a decade in investment banking and corporate finance. He studied Commerce at UNSW before kicking off his career in the Industrials M&A team at RBS and later worked in restructuring at Houlihan Lokey.

Thrown into the deep end with complex financial models early on, Ken quickly learned the value of good modelling habits and best practices. Now, he’s focused on passing on those lessons — sharing the shortcuts, frameworks, and tricks that make financial modelling simpler and more intuitive for students starting their careers.

Financial modeling doesn't have to be daunting—my goal is to make complex ideas simple, so you can build models with confidence and intuition.

Ken Luo

Instructor & Co-Founder

Financial modeling doesn't have to be daunting—my goal is to make complex ideas simple, so you can build models with confidence and intuition.

We’ve worked for some of the largest and most influential global investment firms…

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Testimonials

Success Stories.

From Classroom to Career

Success Stories.

From Classroom to Career

Daniel Kwuen
3rd year B. Actuarial Studies / Commerce (Finance) @ UNSW
Most students can talk about valuation — few can actually build one. This course helped me bridge that gap and lifted my confidence in building a financial model. The practical assignments and feedback were gold.
John Ok
2nd year B. Commerce Student @ UNSW
The lessons are designed perfectly for beginners - no fluff, no wasted time. Each topic builds naturally into the next, and by the end, you're building complete, dynamic models without even realizing how much you've progressed.
Leilani Lai
B. Actuarial Science @ UNSW
I always knew how to use formulas in Excel, but I didn’t know how to work through a model. This course finally made everything click, the shortcuts, the structure, and the logic behind efficient modelling. After finishing it, I even secured interviews with J.P. Morgan and UBS.