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What does it mean when NPV=0? Is it attractive and why?Thanks!

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2020

Hi, it means that the profit expected (revenues - costs - initial investments) in the future from a project is zero. Thus the project is not particularly attractive itself (at least from a financial point of view). ... (read entire answer)

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Which case style EY Parthenon consultants do in the interview? Thanks

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, It really depends on who you are interviewing with: If you are interviewing with ex MBB (and Parthenon has many of them) - your interview will be very MBB-like If you are interviewing with ex Big4, etc - the ... (read entire answer)

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I am about to interview with a consulting firm that specializes in sports. Advice needed for preparation

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I recommend reading the following book by my HBS professor. Her course was amazing: Blockbusters: Hit-making, Risk-taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment by Anita Elberse https://www.amazon.com/Blockbus ... (read entire answer)

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