Scoopbooks

fldksja — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:12:08 -0400

I'm interning at a small, no-name, regional I-bank and haven't been able to get much modeling/valuation experience outside of comps. I do, however, get the chance to look at some old models that we've used on past deals, and I've learned quite a bit from just digging through them.

I still feel like I need some more clarification, though, and there isn't always time for me to ask the analysts who built the model any questions about it.

Have any of you bought the Scoopbooks "Practitioner’s Guide to Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance?" If so, do you think it would be helpful to go through certain sections of the book while digging through the models I have access to, in order to gain a better understanding?

Here is the link to the book: http://www.scoopbooks.com/ourbooks_2.php

Haircut

fldksja — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:57 -0400

Is it ok to have a buzzed haircut? Does it look too unprofessional? Would it be better to have a more "classic" haircut during the interview process, and then wait until after you start to buzz your hair?

I know some people may think this is a stupid topic, but I honestly want to know, and I know we've discussed much more trivial things on this board.

Linking the 3 financial statements

fldksja — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:04:21 -0400

Can anyone recommend anywhere where I can learn how to build a model linking the three financial statements? Books, websites, etc.?

I've tried to do a search already, but could not find any specific information that helped.

Thank you.

Building Models

fldksja — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:35:13 -0400

When an analyst first starts, and has to use a model for the first time, will he be expected to build his own, or use a template?

I would guess that templates can't be perfect since no two situations would be exactly the same, but is it generally more likely that an analyst will use a template and make certain changes/adjustments to that template, or build an entirely new model?

Earnings Call Transcript

fldksja — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:12:31 -0500

Anyone know where I can find an earnings call transcript from last week? I checked seekingalpha, but it didn't have the call from the company I'm looking for.

Thanks