Learning Technical aspect of IB

I have recently secured an interview at an IB Boutique, but even without that, if I am ever to work at a BB technical skill will be critical.

As a person who knows little/nothing about the technical aspect of Investment Banking, where could one go to learn?

I need a resource that begins with the very basics and then goes into greater detail.

I have learned what I can from free resources online; as I am about to spend some cash to get the information I need, I'd like to know where my money would go farthest.

I assume that for the sake of internship interviews a person doesn't need to know everything, so what are the most critical things?

I thank you all for your time.

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Hi, I recommend AMT Midnight Manuals (you can buy these books online). Actually these books are more than enough. Alternatively you could also read Rosenbaum or do the online BIW Good luck!

 
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I learned accounting and basic finance stuff through classes at college (I'm not a finance/business major) just to learn. Everything through basic finance, corporate finance, classes on equity and fixed income, and then a class on modeling/valuing companies and transaction (super relevant). I also read Rosenbaum as people have mentioned, and have read through the vault guide for investment banking as well as M&I's 400 investment banking interview questions. I'd say that the technicals and a relevant part of my resume are my strong point because I have a pretty crappy gpa in a very technical, but non-business major. I'm sure once you've read through one of those guides, you'd probably be alright, but if you are non-finance you should probably expect more technical questions.

 

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