Lateral IB Associate Model Tests

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding lateral modeling tests for IB associates:

1. Availability of Tests: There are lateral tests available from top shops, which were obtained during interviews with firms during COVID. Users on WSO have shared that they possess these tests and are open to sharing them.

2. Sharing and Swapping: There is an interest in creating a master folder for sharing lateral modeling tests among users. This collaborative approach can help those looking to make a lateral move in investment banking.

3. Types of Tests: The tests typically cover various financial modeling aspects, including:

   • Financial Statement Modeling
   • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
   • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Modeling
   • Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling
   • Comparable Company Analysis (Comps)
   • Excel Modeling

4. Resources for Preparation: WSO offers several courses and bootcamps that can help prepare for these tests, such as:

   • WSO Elite Modeling Package: Includes six courses for mastering financial modeling.
   • Excel Modeling Course: Foundation for all finance careers.
   • Financial Statement Modeling Course: Focuses on 3-statement mastery.
   • LBO Modeling Course: Master private equity LBOs.
   • M&A Modeling Course: M&A mastery unlocked.
   • Valuation Modeling Course: Covers trading and precedent comps.

5. Live Public Training: WSO also provides live public training sessions, including:

   • Modeling & Valuation Bootcamp: A 2-day intensive covering Excel, M&A, 3-statement, DCF, Comps, and LBO modeling.
   • IB Interview Bootcamp: A 4-hour session focusing on technical and behavioral questions.
   • Private Equity Interview Bootcamp: A 1-day session with detailed PE LBO tests and cases.
   • Venture Capital Bootcamp: A 4-hour session covering cohorts, ARR, and cap table modeling.

For those interested in obtaining or sharing lateral modeling tests, it might be beneficial to connect with other users on WSO forums who have expressed a willingness to share their resources.

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