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Financial Planning

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Most recent answer on Jan 03, 2024

Francesco

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Hi there, Q: I am keen to understand how pursuing a Master of Financial Planning could potentially open doors in the Management Consulting sector. It depends on the brand of the university. If the brand is good, it coul ... (read entire answer)

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NPV vs. ROI; IRR or Break-even: which should I use?

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Most recent answer on Nov 11, 2023

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Hi there, Q: Can any of you advise, with solid justifications, the appropriate case scenarios to use specific metrics of financial evaluation? As simple as it sounds, you should use the one required by the client. Some ... (read entire answer)

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gave the best answer on May 01, 2023

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Hi there, This sounds like an amazing question to ask ChatGPT. Let us know as well what answers you get ;) By the way, if you're looking to improve these to be prepared for when you go into consulting, I wouldn't stres ... (read entire answer)

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Can anyone explain the reasoning behind this case on Non-profit, Higher-Ed?

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Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2022

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This is where coaching would serve you well!

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How to move from being a Software Engineer in a big hedge fund to MBB?

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Most recent answer on Apr 13, 2021

Clara

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Clara

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Hello! It´s not the most obvious move, but there are much more weird ones for sure. As you say, you will need some polishing on client-facing skills and presentation-related skills, but nothing that cannot be done ... (read entire answer)

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Differences between Tactical demand planning and integrated business planning?

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Hey Santosjh! Could you please clarify the context of your question? If it is a case-related question, please provide the conditions of the problem. Cheers, GB

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Is there a dedicated book about management consulting career for people aspiring to break into the job?

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Antonello

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gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2020

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Hi, Try with the following ones: - Million Dollar Consulting, by Alan Weiss. - Getting Started in Consulting, by Alan Weiss. - The McKinsey Mind, by Ethan Rasiel. - The McKinsey Way, by Ethan Rasiel. - 90 Da ... (read entire answer)

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Basic Tips and Formulas for Financial Question

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2020

Hi! Given your background in engineering, it is unlikely the interiewer would grill you on very techincal M&A or investment questions. That said, do prepare for basic business and finance knowlege. Read the cou ... (read entire answer)

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HELP: Online Course for Accounting?

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Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2019

Luca

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Hi, The NW school is a good source but it depends on how much you want to deep dive into the subject. If your aim is just to "speak the same language" and understand what is happening, it is fine. If your aim is to ha ... (read entire answer)

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How to structure and analyse finance heavy retail cases

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Most recent answer on Nov 22, 2019

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Nathaniel

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gave the best answer on Nov 22, 2019

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Hello there, The approach could be different depending on the nature of the client. Are they the brand owner (e.g. Zara) or the platform (e.g. department store or e-commerce sites). The revenue streams and cost struct ... (read entire answer)

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