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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

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Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance.

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Tax Accounting

Wall Street Mojo

What Is Tax Accounting? Tax accounting refers to the methods and policies used for the preparation of tax returns and other statements needed for tax compliance and therefore, it provides frameworks and guidelines for arriving at a taxable profit. Table of contents What Is Tax Accounting?

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How to Take Advantage of the Market Slowdown

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For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar. This could involve pursuing certifications relevant to your field, like CFA or Series exams, or expanding your knowledge in related areas, such as data analysis or programming.

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07-11-2023 Newsletter: Diversity Events at Megafunds Have Started…

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Literally anything that shows you’ve done some homework and diligence on said firm and that shows your intellectual curiosity ABOUT ANYTHING… talk about Wimbledon and Nadal potentially retiring as far as I care — just hope that they care about tennis (which many ppl in finance do so I’m sure you’ll be safe).

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How to Prepare for Series Exams

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What many young professionals don’t take into account are the SIE or Series exams that you are required to take to become certified as an investment banker. Note that these tests are different from other ones you may have heard about like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams, which are offered by the CFA Institute.

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Multi-Manager Hedge Funds: A Meritocratic Paradise or a Revolving Door of Burnout?

Mergers and Inquisitions

There are only a few dozen large funds in this category worldwide, but they’ve greatly impacted the markets and finance careers. It’s 100% possible to do asset management internships (or hedge fund internships ), take the CFA , and recruit for one of these large funds – assuming it’s open to undergrads. What About Compensation?

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