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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

Mergers and Inquisitions

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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What is VBA for Excel? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Peak Frameworks

In this blog article, we will explore the basics of VBA for Excel, its importance in the finance industry, and how mastering VBA can help you stay ahead in your career. For example, in 2013, JPMorgan used VBA to build a custom model to forecast loan losses, which helped them save time and improve accuracy.

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Tax Accounting

Wall Street Mojo

Article Link to be Hyperlinked For eg: Source: Tax Accounting (wallstreetmojo.com) Also, tax policies in each country differ with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles on various items. You are free to use this image o your website, templates, etc, Please provide us with an attribution link How to Provide Attribution?

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

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For more on the day-to-day tasks, please see the articles on the Corporate Finance Analyst , the FP&A Manager , and the FP&A Director. The CPA is probably the most relevant certification , but it’s overkill for entry-level jobs, and while the CFA won’t hurt you, it’s also not the best use of time/money. Potentially, yes.

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Fixed Income Research: The Overlooked Younger Brother of Equity Research?

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see the fixed income trading article for the full list ). We can’t possibly cover them all in one article, so this one will focus on fundamental research at banks , primarily for investment-grade and high-yield bonds. You cover quarterly earnings and send updated models and notes to clients and other teams. Treasury yield at?

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

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A Day in the Life of a Single-Manager Hedge Fund Analyst At most single-manager hedge funds, an average day is like the one described in the Hedge Fund Analyst article : Market research on specific companies and assets. Expect 3-statement modeling or valuation tests, stock pitches , and combined exercises where you do both (e.g.,

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