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The episode discusses the testing of Claude 4.6 on financial modeling cases and its implications for finance professionals.

In this episode of The ModSquad, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male put Claude 4.6 to the test on real financial modeling accreditation cases. From three-statement forecasts to complex debt sculpting scenarios, the team examines just how far AI tools have come. The results are impressive, but not flawless. The discussion explores what this leap forward means for finance professionals and whether modeling is truly entering a new AI-assisted era. Ian Schnoor is Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), the global accreditation body for financial modeling professionals. He brings extensive experience in modeling, training, and industry standards. Giles Male is Co-Founder of Full Stack Modeller and a two-time Microsoft MVP. He specializes in Excel, financial modeling systems, and practical AI implementation. Expect to Learn How Claude 4.6 performs on real financial modeling accreditation cases Where AI tools still make subtle but significant modeling errors The difference between automation and augmentation in AI usage Why strong modeling fundamentals remain essential Practical ways to begin integrating AI into your modeling workflow Here are a few quotes…

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