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.”

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

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.

CFA 59

CFA Investment Banking Bank Banking 59

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance. Are you preparing for the buyside?

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

In a 2020 survey by CFA Institute, VBA was ranked as one of the top skills desired by employers in the finance industry. For example, a corporate finance manager can use VBA to develop a dynamic dashboard that tracks key performance indicators, providing real-time insights for decision-making.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance Finance 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As with equity research and hedge fund roles, there are two main options for breaking in: Complete the CFA , get fixed income-related internships, and start working directly in FI research, either at a bank or a buy-side firm. Bond Types: How are corporate bonds different from government bonds? Treasury yield at? What about gilts (U.K.),

Equities 59

Equities Asset Management Debt Recruitment 59

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

Every individual and corporate should follow them, even though they may be exempted from tax payment. Job Description The professionals completing the tax accounting course in this field is responsible for providing help and guidance to both individuals and corporates while filing their tax returns, with strict adherence to legal rules.

Accountant 52

Accountant Profitability Financial Modeling Financial Models 52

FineMark

JANUARY 17, 2024

Charles Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation, expressing why he thought he and his business partner, Warren Buffett, had been such successful investors for so long. “It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent.”

S&P 52

S&P Equities Valuation Investment 52