Case Math

Hi Hans,

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

• I absolutely agree with you that timing seems to be overtly tough. While I would always advise you to be prepared for literally anything and be your own toughest time keeper, this part of the case study seems to be not thought through.
• Generally speaking, for well-rounded case studies, I would advise you to expect tough quantitative questions yet normally not questions resulting in meaningless time loss (such as calculating NPVs with the DCF method).

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to best approach quant-heavy case studies, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

Hi Hans,

I agree! It's very very rare that you'll have to do a cubed equation (or even a decimal/fraction squared equation) in a real life case.

I do always encourage my candidates to be prepared for anything….but doing PV out to year 3 is probably where I would draw the line of a realistic interview :)

Hello!

Theory says that you need to be ready for anything. The reality of life is different, and I would bet that you almost never would get something as complicated as this. 

Cheers, 

Clara