To those of you have taken both, which one do you think was harder?
I took the Citadel one recently and have a Point72 model test (+ Wonderlic) coming up. I was not a fan of the Citadel model test being browser-based with such limited functionality. Does one test focus more on the a cash flow build, debt build, or PP&E, etc?
I can always pm you if you have intel on P72 and need intel on Citadel's test.
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With these tests, really focus on the revenue builds and how these assumptions filter down the statements. No one cares about your PP&E schedule if we're paying you to get the right EPS number.
P72 was an incomplete model that you had to fix up and calculate specific ratios.
Is a perfectly completed model what is required to get to the next round? For example, is a balance sheet that doesn't balance by a small amount, or if your ROIC is calculated incorrectly an automatic ding?
hardcode your goodwill and that fixes that! (JK... sorta)
I would get ROIC right though... I have never taken these but my impression from reading previous threads is that "income statement +" models are somewhat fine, where you may have the balance sheet drivers feeding through to a very basic BS (DIO, DSO, etc.), but run out of time on reconciling CF statement, and maybe just do some basic CF metrics as a bonus. The point seems to be that you should arrive at a place where you can talk about the range of earnings outcomes over the next few quarters (and your valuation ranges as a result) so that you can discuss the set up on the stock somewhat intelligently (ie: what key drivers and/or unit economics do we need to underwrite to make money here, why would this risk/reward be attractive or not)
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PM me - have been through P72 test and BD, would be interested to hear about Citadel
I doing my Citadel online modelling test tomorrorw, PM me if you can for help and tips! I have done the P72 modelling test if anyone needs help with that
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Hi could you please PM me or share some color here on the P72 modeling test...? would highly appreciate it!
Hi I have a 45 min modelling test for P72. Can anyone provide any insight please? What should I expect?
Can you PM me with info on Citadel test?
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Hi could I please pm you or could you please share some color on the three statement modeling? which part was the hardest part especially on the debt side or depr & amor ?
Are these 45-min tests annual or quarterly?
Anyone can shed some colour on citadel’s screening model?
there’s another forum discussing a few online resources that have examples of the modeling tests given by citadel and p72. I used when interviewing and almost the exact same which helped
would you mind sharing which online resources you used to prepare, back when you interviewed?
Is this for ft ?
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