Accountant Corporate Finance Financial Modeling 
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 30, 2024
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.”
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 29, 2024
With the craze over renewable energy and infrastructure over the past few years, we’ve received more and more questions about Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance. This article will focus on careers and recruiting , while the accompanying YouTube video will discuss the technical/modeling aspects in more detail.
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OfficeHours
MAY 31, 2023
The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today. Are you preparing for the buyside?
Wall Street Mojo
JANUARY 17, 2024
Statement of Cash Flows Definition A Statement of Cash Flow is an accounting document that tracks the incoming and outgoing cash and cash equivalents from a business. It helps identify the availability of liquid funds with the organization in a particular accounting period.
OfficeHours
MAY 24, 2023
While a degree in finance, economics, or related fields is highly sought after, investment banks will hire candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, especially in STEM fields. To develop these skills, take classes in finance and economics, regardless of your major. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.
OfficeHours
JUNE 12, 2023
Develop a strong foundation of financial knowledge Private equity firms typically look for candidates with a strong understanding of finance and accounting principles. At the junior level, running the model and valuation analyses will be one of your primary workstreams as a private equity professional.
OfficeHours
AUGUST 9, 2023
The good news is that there are many transferable skills from investment banking (and other non-traditional finance roles) to private equity. If you enjoy financial modeling and due diligence (essential skills for most finance roles) but want to dig deeper into how businesses function operationally, then the buyside could be right for you.
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