Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview
Question merged
This question is read-only because it has been merged with
Bcg finance formulas

Formulas for consulting interviews

Hi all,

I hope you are doing well. Do you have any cheat sheet on the must-known formulas for consulting interviews (maybe in a case book)? 

Here is what I have on mind: payback period, NPV, DCF, Breakeven point, contribution margin, 72 rule, annuity, perpetuity...

Thanks a lot for your help

Best,

1
5.0k
0
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Vlad
Coach
on Aug 10, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Here is a list of the necessary math and formulas:

  • Interest rates calculations
  • Compound margin
  • NPV using the Rule of 72, Perperuity
  • CAGR using the Rule of 72
  • Little's Law
  • Currencies exchange calculations
  • Speed, time, distance calculations
  • Equations, systems of equations
  • Ratio & Proportions
  • Solving the problems by calculating the area of the triangle
  • Profit / breakeven formula
  • Correlations, outliers (being able to spot on the graphs, tables)

Best

Similar Questions
Consulting
What do they look in a candidate?
on Aug 24, 2024
Global
5
1.8k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, 9+ years coaching and 8+ years interviewing experience
65
5 Answers
1.8k Views
+2
Consulting
BCG PIPE Case
on Jun 19, 2024
Global
7
2.7k
Top answer by
Ariadna
Coach
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School
50
7 Answers
2.7k Views
+4
Consulting
When can I expect to hear back from BCG Final/Decision Round for North America Intern
on Jun 20, 2024
Global
6
6.6k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, 9+ years coaching and 8+ years interviewing experience
252
6 Answers
6.6k Views
+3