Master the Unlevered & Levered Beta Formulas so you can use them in interviews and on the job in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Investment Management. In this article, you will learn: TL;DR Want To Learn More About Finance? Ramp up faster with all of our (free) deep-dive articles in our Analyst Starter Kit: What…
Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) concepts often cause quite a headache. We can make it easy. After reading this article, you will be able to master this concept for use both in interviews and on the job in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate M&A, and Investment Management. In this blog post, we’ll discuss: TL;DR Purchase Price…
Learn how to answer ‘Walk Me Through a DCF’ like a Pro with our proven, 5-step framework
Master the concept of Deferred Revenue so you can use it on the job in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds or Mutual Funds. In this article, we will cover: TL;DR Why Does Deferred Revenue Matter? Deferred Revenue (also called Unearned Revenue) is a critical concept to master if you are aiming for (or currently working in) Finance….
Master Accretion / Dilution so you can ace your Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Investment Management interviews. We’ll break everything down with a simple 3-Step Framework as well as tips on how to avoid common pitfalls. Let’s jump in! In this article, you will learn: TL; DR Want To Learn More About Finance? Ramp up…
EBITDA is a commonly used profit metric that represents a ‘proxy for Cash Flow.’ However, analysts must be careful when analyzing EBITDA because it excludes the impact of Depreciation & Amortization, Interest, Taxes, Capital Expenditures, and the impact of Changes in Net Working Capital. In this article, you will learn the definition, common uses, and pitfalls…
The Paper LBO, a full LBO analysis completed with pen and paper, is an increasingly common question in Investment Banking and Private Equity interviews. Understandably, the thought of doing mental math on the spot and walking through an entire LBO analysis is intimidating. But Paper LBOs do not need to be such a scary prospect….
Want to understand how Hedge Funds vs Mutual Funds operate with simple, visual, and Plain-English explanations? After reading this article, you’ll understand: TL;DR Want To Learn More About Finance? Check out all of our (free) deep-dive articles in our Analyst Starter Kit: Hedge Funds…A Common Source of Confusion The Finance world is filled with a variety of confusing and…
Master the concept of Negative Working Capital so you can use it on the job in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Investment Management. In this article, you will learn: TL;DR Want To Learn More About Finance? Check out all of our (free) deep-dive articles in our Analyst Starter Kit: Why Does Negative Working Capital Matter?…
Want to learn about the Investment Banking Career Path with simple, visual, and Plain-English explanations? If you’re exploring Investment Banking as a career option, you won’t find a more thorough overview. After reading this article, you’ll understand: TL;DR For more on the Career Path, Recruiting Cycles, Roles and Responsibilities and typical Investment Banking salaries, check…