Is models from CFI courses similar to what you use?

Hey everyone, I recently obtained my FMVA certification, where I learned most of my financial modeling skills. However, I've noticed that models from different sources often look different from the way CFI teaches them.

I was curious if any of you working in the industry have taken CFI certifications and could share insights on model design. If there are key differences, I’d love to hear about them so I can improve my modeling approach.

Thanks in advance!

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