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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). Fundraising is tough across the board.

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Understanding the SaaS Financial Model: Key Concepts and Methods

Software Equity Group

At its most basic, a financial forecast model is a summary of your company’s financial position that helps forecast its future performance. This makes financial modeling an invaluable tool for any company, but it’s important to understand that it is built on numerous assumptions and inputs.

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Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance: Careers, Recruiting, Financial Modeling, and More

Mergers and Inquisitions

Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance: Financial Modeling Here’s a chart summarizing the key modeling and analytical differences: Types of Assets and Legal Structure The “Types of Assets” category should be obvious if you’ve made it this far in the article.

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Decoding the Investment Banking Interview Process

Wizenius

Candidates are often given a case study round in which they are expected to create a financial model along with a set of few company and/or industry slides as a part of the selection process. Typically, the interview structure for junior to mid senior positions in IB involve Case Study round followed by technical round(s) of interview.

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Private Equity Associate Job Market

OfficeHours

T he most important skill for a private equity junior is financial modeling. Mastering financial modeling techniques and demonstrating proficiency in valuation methods, cash flow analysis, and financial statement analysis are critical skills for private equity professionals.

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Job Description of an Investment Banking Analyst

Wizenius

Analyst creates pitchbook: The Analyst's role involves financial modeling, Excel-based analysis, industry research, and marketing slides creation to develop the pitchbook. Repeat: Analysts handle multiple pitches simultaneously, gaining proficiency in the process.

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Equiteq New York Summer Internship Program 2022

Equiteq

The Equiteq team also put on training sessions on key skills required in a career in investment banking such as financial modeling and presentation skills.