CFA Corporate Finance Investment 
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
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
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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OfficeHours
MAY 24, 2023
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. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 27, 2024
If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. If you want to work in investment banking in London , these “spring weeks” (1-2-week mini-internships in your first or second year of university) are helpful but not necessarily required. OK, So What Are the Downsides of Investment Banking Spring Weeks?
Peak Frameworks
MAY 17, 2023
Why Finance Professionals Should Learn VBA for Excel Efficiency in Data Analysis VBA enables finance professionals to analyze large datasets quickly and accurately. For example, an investment banker can use VBA to automate the extraction of financial data from multiple sources, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.
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