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How to prepare for starting in Private Equity
on Jan 22, 2026
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Help with P&L - GGR vs NGR calculations seem off?
on Jan 09, 2026
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Case studies: modeling or strategy?
on Oct 01, 2025
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CFA or Networking/Modeling?
on Sep 16, 2025
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Financial modeling prep for interviews
on Sep 11, 2025
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9+ years in Finance, Consulting and Strategy, Corporate Development|Accenture| Coach Finance Candidates to Ace Interview
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Common mistakes in modeling tests
on Aug 19, 2025
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Ex-Investment Banker | Former Deloitte & Grant Thornton | Coaching Finance Candidates to Ace Interviews & Land Top Roles
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Preparing for entry-level roles in investment banking. Would love quick tips on which firms to target, key skills to build, and how to break in and grow. Thanks in advance!
on Jul 20, 2025
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Mistakes in M&A accretion/dilution
on Jul 03, 2025
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How to prepare for Investment Banking role at J.P. Morgan (no prior IB experience)
on Jun 25, 2025
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Trouble with DCF terminal value logic
on Jun 11, 2025
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Question about
EV-Equity Bridge Calculation
on Jun 05, 2025
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Does Morgan Stanley give modeling tests during Superday?
on May 31, 2025
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Working capital adjustments and how to handle them
on May 21, 2025
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Still struggling with LBO mechanics despite repetition. What am I missing?
on May 14, 2025
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Is more 3-statement modeling the answer to fixing my linking errors?
on May 08, 2025
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Does Lazard expect you to have modeling experience before you start your internship?
on Apr 18, 2025
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How much financial modeling do you actually do in your first investment banking job? Would love to hear from experience!
on Apr 11, 2025
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How to prepare for technical IB interviews if I haven’t studied finance
on Mar 12, 2025
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How to calculate the cost of equity
on Feb 22, 2025
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Importance of CFA or financial modeling courses for IB
on Feb 14, 2025
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Structure your Finance prep!
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Structure your Finance prep!
Take a first look at the IB Offer Program and discover a clear preparation path with three coaching sessions and PrepLounge Premium.