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Based on the most helpful WSO content, lateral interviews for Associate positions, including at firms like CVP, often include a mix of behavioral and technical questions. For the first round, you can expect technical questions tailored to your experience, such as:

  1. Accounting Fundamentals: Understanding of DTA/DTL, how they arise, and their implications.
  2. Valuation Techniques: DCF, Comps, and potentially LBO basics.
  3. Merger Models: Accretion/dilution analysis and related concepts.
  4. Deal-Specific Questions: Discussing deals you've worked on, your role, and the outcomes.

It's also common for lateral processes to include case studies or modeling tests in later rounds, so preparing for those is crucial. If you're looking for more specific examples, brushing up on Rosenbaum and Pearl's concepts and practicing Excel-based exercises like Macabus or Multiple Expansion could be beneficial.

Sources: Lateral Associate Interviews - What do bankers mean when they say they're "more technical"?, Lateral Hires - What were your interviews like?, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition, My Path - MBA Banking Associate to PE, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition

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