Best way to properly learn DCF before training

Hey guys,

I am trying to learn how to accurately do a DCF, public comps and precendent transactions analys. I have a pretty good grasp on everything but am looking for a good self study course to give me all the details to be technically accurate. I was thinking of doing the Training the Street (TTS) corporate valuation self study program. Does anyone have any feedback on that program or another one that is very good?

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I used BiWS awhile back and still refer to it. Helped a lot and was fairly simple. Be able to grasp the concept and talk about it intelligently. No SA position expects you to have the modeling knowledge of an industry veteran, but a little know-how never hurt.

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