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.

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

There are various components of accounting Accounting Accounting is the process of processing and recording financial information on behalf of a business, and it serves as the foundation for all subsequent financial statements. They ensure there is no fraud or misstatement in the financial reports.

Accountant 52

Accountant Profitability Financial Modeling Financial Models 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

You cover quarterly earnings and send updated models and notes to clients and other teams. The differences vs. equity research lie in the details: Financial models focus on the downside scenarios and analyze each issuance separately: the Yield to Worst , Yield to Maturity , Recovery percentages, and the default risk.

Equities 59

Equities Asset Management Debt Recruitment 59