Hello fellow WSO, although this is my first post I'm not new to WSO. I've been trying to figure out how to break into a distressed debt fund and been having difficulties breaking away from the sell side. Anyways I wanted to see if anyone has heard of the Investment Banking Institute? http://www.ibtraining.com And if so, what are their thoughts on it compared to 'Breaking into Wall Street' which I was also strongly considering because I have no modeling experience. All comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Smells like a scam. Just first impression though.
Thanks monkeysama
Im currently enrolled in IBI, its decent so far. Our teacher went to a top 5 undergrad then top 5 MBA, numerous years at a BB, then at a top 5 consulting, now has his own company. We work on c/f and merger models, and of course it helps when someone is there walking through the logic. You learn the high-level accounting rules, which I have realized that NO ONE in my class knows. That is the downside (or upside depending on what side you're on) to the class- people come in from all walks of life- doctors, lawyers, finance/acctg people, etc. So everyone's Excel skills are all over the map. We LITERALLY spent 15 minutes discussing how pressing F2 in a cell shows the formula. I wanted to stab myself in the eye, but I realized that death would come too slow. Also, I never realized that "goodwill" is a very abstract concept if you're not in the finance/acctg world.
thanks for all the feedback
I haven't seen IBI material before, but I've used some BIWS stuff. It's quality material to begin with and I'd highly recommend it.
i put together a side by side comparison of the best financial modeling programs right here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/financial-modeling-training hope that helps!
Investment baking Institute vs Breaking Into Wall Street (Originally Posted: 12/08/2013)
Monkeys,
I am a junior at a non-target business school and I wish to enhance my modeling skills. I was wondering if anybody could weigh in on which program I will get the most for my money? That is Investment Banking Institute which is around $2000 or The Breaking into Wall Street "Whole Enchilada" pack for $997? Another option is the Wall Street Prep course. Let me know what program you guys think is the best. Thanks.
Regards, Atm93
Why would you enrol in a modeling programme as junior w/o any SA offer ? Beside you can probably teach yourself all the basics that would be expected by an intern...
@hypermonkey To make myself look more attractive to recruiters
I'd do WSP or BIWS. Personally I like WSP for modeling purposes (more technical). Don't spend the $ for IBI
I think I remember seeing the group you made for you school. PM for more info about IB from that non-target school.
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