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Tech Due Diligence: Your Financial Model Sucks.

Beyond M&A

The Financial Model Challenge in Tech Due Diligence It’s no secret that the current economic climate is challenging. The M&A world is feeling the squeeze, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the financial models being presented during Tech Due Diligence (DD). This is not a compelling investment narrative.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. We’ll do a full breakdown of the sector here, but as usual, we need to start with the definitions, trends, and drivers: Table Of Contents What is Sports Investment Banking?

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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. Investment banking requires more process and project management skills , while equity research requires stronger creativity and communication skills.

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The Role of Investment Banking Courses in Career Progression

OfficeHours

There are a lot of reasons why investment banking courses can be beneficial to a junior employee. Because as a junior in investment banking, this is something that you want to experience. So below, I will go over some of the key benefits that investment banking courses can give you over the course of your career.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

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.

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How Do I Improve my Financial Modelling Skills with the help of an Investment Banking Course?

Wizenius

Are you looking to excel in financial modeling for Investment Banking? Follow these 10 effective steps to build accurate and efficient models that will impress your mentors and potential employers. 1) Blueprint: Plan Ahead Before diving into your financial model, create a blueprint of the entire structure.

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How the Private Equity Associate Course Drives Better Deal Execution

OfficeHours

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Enhanced Financial Modeling Skills Financial modeling is a CRITICAL aspect of deal execution.