You don’t need every finance tool.
29 Sept 2026 · 0 min
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In a brief interview segment, Paul Barnhurst questions common financial modeling practices and tool choices. He asks whether merged cells are ever acceptable, prompting a brief mention of circular references as a related concern. He then probes whether financial modelers should learn Python within Excel, receiving a non‑committal response that the speaker hasn’t needed it yet, which Barnhurst interprets as a “no.” Finally, Barnhurst inquires about the relevance of Power BI, suggesting a broader discussion about the necessity of adopting every new finance tool. The overall message is that a successful modeling career does not require mastering every available technology.
