check-model

Audit Excel financial models for structural, formulaic, and logical errors.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/smrik/ai-fund --skill check-model-smrik
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Skill: check-model
Source: https://github.com/smrik/ai-fund/tree/main/skills/financial-analysis/skills/check-model
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smrik/ai-fund --skill check-model-smrik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the high risk of errors in financial modeling by providing a systematic, automated audit process to identify broken formulas, circular references, and structural imbalances that compromise decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural Integrity Audit: Validates balance sheet equality, cash flow consistency, and income statement logic across complex multi-tab models.
  • Formula & Logic Verification: Detects hardcoded overrides, inconsistent formulas, and common modeling pitfalls like circular references or sign convention errors.
  • Use Case: Before presenting a high-stakes LBO or DCF model to an Investment Committee, use this Skill to generate a comprehensive audit report that flags critical formula errors and logic gaps.

Quick Start

Use the check-model skill to audit the attached financial model and generate a report of all identified structural and logic errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-model

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit a financial model for errors before an investment committee presentation?

Auditing a financial model requires systematically parsing Excel-based components to verify balance sheet integrity, check formula consistency, and detect hardcoded overrides or circular references across complex multi-tab structures like DCF and LBO models.

What is the best way to find circular references and hardcoded values in an LBO model?

Finding circular references and hardcoded values in an LBO model involves formula and logic verification to detect inconsistent formulas, hardcoded overrides, and common modeling pitfalls like sign convention errors within the Excel structure.

How does balance sheet integrity verification work in 3-statement financial models?

Balance sheet integrity verification in 3-statement financial models works by validating structural equality, ensuring cash flow consistency, and checking income statement logic to confirm adherence to standard financial accounting principles.

Can I use an automated audit process to debug complex DCF models in Excel?

Yes, you can use an automated audit process to debug complex DCF models in Excel by systematically parsing model components to identify broken formulas, structural imbalances, and logic gaps that compromise decision-making.

What common modeling pitfalls should I check when debugging financial models?

When debugging financial models, you should check for common modeling pitfalls including broken formulas, circular references, sign convention errors, inconsistent formulas, and hardcoded overrides that create structural imbalances.