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Trying to value Cincinnati Bell (NYSE:CBB)
Was hoping that you fine gentlemen could potentially help me with some difficulties that I'm having with this valuation. I was tasked with valuing CBB as a stand alone entity. The Details: CBB spun off CyrusOne (CONE), which it acquired in 2010, in January 2013. Originally, CBB owned a 69% stake in...
What are My Internships Really Worth?
I'm gonna try and make this quick so I don't bore anybody. Basically I just have a few questions about entering the IB world based on my current experience. I'll start off with a little bit about myself. My ultimate goal is to get into IB after undergrad and eventually move into Hedge Funds and...
Should I work in the Finance department for my first job?
I'm 22 years old, and a fresh university graduate with a degree in Business and specialization in Banking and Finance. I graduated with a upper second-class honours (the US equivalent of GPA 3.3). I was offered a job in the Finance department of an insurance company, with the usual job...
Best Intro Finance Book
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone here has some good suggestions for a solid intro finance book that explains all the basic stuff like derivatives/securities and all the jargon so that one has the foundation to really understand financial news and tackle more sophisticated finance...
Transitioning into a Business Career from a Science Background
Hello Everyone.
Wall Street Women/Girls
Are there a lot of girls on Wall Street? Do they have a better chance of being recruited because of the whole "minority" issue? Do the usually move up the ladder quicker than guys at the banks? Which banks do you feel generally favor women rather than men? What are the women like on Wall Street-...
Finance gamertags
Trying to think of a good finance / buyside related gamertag for Xbox live. Any suggestions?
How can I leverage my real estate internship into my junior year internship?
Hey guys, I am a rising junior at a non-target school with a major in Economics and minor in Mathematics. I am currently interning at a commercial real estate company(a big one in this industry), but I am more interested in working at an investment bank. I also realize that it's imperative to get an...
I need help! Fiance/Accounting/Economics
I'm having a hard time choosing what degree to transfer into, I'm pretty it won't matter in the long run but it's bothering me anyway. So I thought WSO is as good a place as any to find some help. My background -at a 'semi-target' university -currently enrolled in bachelor of engineering and b.com...
Bradley Associates Madrid Media Financial Tips, FOR RICHER OR POORER: SOME TIPS FOR NEWLYWEDS
Summertime is upon us, and with that comes a very popular time of the year for folks to marry. Before tying the knot, you both need to take financial inventory–seriously. With student debt at historic highs and people waiting longer to marry, the likelihood of people saying “I do” changes some...
Senior year going into Finance worth it?
Hey all, I have been reading though a lot of discussions on here and finally am ready to ask for my own advice. So I know that I am in a bad situation but I am willing to make the best out of it.
I don't like accounting. How does it affect my education and career as a Finance major?
I simply don't like accounting. It's annoying to categorize stuff under financial statements.
Need advice. No finance experience. Non targeted school graduate
I have graduated a year and a half ago with an Economics major from a non targeted school. I was not able to find an internship while i was in school due to lack of work experience. I started working at a car dealership while was in school to make some money. When i finished college i was promoted,...
Good Shape, Bad Shape, or SOL?
Quick About Me: 3.91/4.0 Finance, Top 50 Non-target SAT:2100+ P/E Internship this summer Will Graduate in 2015 (Currently Jr.) I was lucky enough to land an internship over the summer where I will be working extensively with the MD. Rather than cold calling all day, I will be doing a lot of...
Pre-Master internship: small VC firm or Finance in a I-Bank?
Hi guys, I would really appreciate your inputs given my situation that I am about to cover: Background: I am about to graduate from a non-target/semi-target Uni in the UK (top 10) and am a non UK native. I am starting my Masters course in September and want to decide which internship would lead to...
Am I screwed from joining finance?
I'm currently a senior at UC Berkeley - Geology major and I've been applying to many analyst development programs. I never get any calls back. My GPA is a mediocre 3.5 and my experience is a joke - retail and a consulting internship. I've applied to financial advisor and inside/outside sales...
UChicago vs. Columbia vs. Princeton vs. Yale
Hi everyone! I'm interested in having a career in finance/i-banking or something along those lines, and am potentially considering the following schools for undergraduate. I would like some input as far as what you would recommend! University of Chicago: major in economics and mathematics Columbia:...
Currently an Analyst within Corporate Banking. Not sure which path will open most doors up for me. MSA in Accounting vs MBA?
First of all, I did not go to a target school. My undergraduate degree is in Accounting from a local well recognized public university. I graduated in 2012 and at the time did not want to pursue a career in Public Accounting (which I sometimes regret). But me graduating Summa Cum Laude, being in the...
Best book on advanced accounting topics
Hi fellow chimps, I would really appreciate if you could point me towards a couple of good advanced accounting books. Thanks in advance, WiseCapitalist
The Lexington Group Tokyo New York Asia Financial Services - Stretching IRA assets
The “stretch IRA” is not a type of IRA; it’s a wealth-transfer strategy. If you don’t anticipate needing all of your IRA assets to provide income in retirement, you may be able to stretch your IRA assets to benefit your spouse, children and grandchildren. The stretch strategy begins with...
The Lexington Group Tokyo New York Asia Financial Services - Professional 5 person team
We are a professional and focused five-person team with a century of combined experience in the financial services industry. We strive to deliver world-class service to our clients. Our premier team emphasizes integrity, trust and service by placing an unconditional focus on the client as well as...
Financial statements affected by 50/50 debt and equity payments?
Apologies if this question has been asked before on the board, but I haven't been able to find an answer to it. If a company is to buy a tractor and pay for it with 50% debt and 50% equity, how would that affect the financial statements in year 1 (before interest and depreciation), in year 2, and at...
Intro from Pittsburgh
Hello, I'm a first year Finance and Accounting student from Pittsburgh looking to eventually do corporate law. I have an internship this summer at EY ( one of the sort of get to know the company internships ), and right now I am planning on getting my CPA after school and perhaps somehow networking...
Need Advice! Any help appreciated (data analytics...finance)
First time posting. Was recently offered a job with modest salary as a data analyst in New York. (The work is particular to pharmaceutical/healthcare marketing w big data). This is my only job offer (graduating senior from top25 school), but I have another interview. Could doing a job like this for...
Non-Target School, Pursuing Finance. Worth it?
Hey guys I'm a senior in high school and have the option to go to SDSU or UCSC. Both of these schools aren't ranked very high at all and I realize that in the finance industry that is very important in terms of connections, etc. I seem to really like the undergraduate business program at SDSU but...
ACCEPTED A FULL TIME CITIGROUP ANALYST POSITION AND NEED HELP!!!!!
Hi Everyone, I have just received a full time offer for an analyst position following graduation in May. Do you think they will request academic transcripts? They have not requested them thus far into the application. Only reason I ask is because I have 2 F's on my transcript. Also I realized after...
USC MSF or Brandeis Masters in International Economics & Finance
Hi everyone, I am facing a bit of a dilemma as I got accepted into the USC MSF program, and the Brandeis MAeif program, and am not sure which one to choose. I like the Brandeis program as it has an Economics component to it, as well as many more specialization opportunities vs. the USC program, and...
PwC Accounting or GS Finance
To my beloved WSO community, When I was deciding between colleges, this forum was very beneficial to me in deciding where would be the best to pursue my career interests. Three years later, I'm in the midst of planning my future career and deciding between my career options.
Hi, my name is Anna
I am currently a 3rd year student majoring in accounting. I have a background selling residential mortgages and real estate title. I very much appreciate the information and encouragement this site provides. Glad I found it!
Received Offer; How to Let Top Choice Know?
How do I let said top choice know about my situation via email? Do I contact HR, or a member of the team I want to work for? Thanks for the help.
The Non-Target Curse
About a week ago, I was sitting at my desk at my current PE internship when the partners and the CEO were filling in a questionnaire that an investor (bank) had requested. The specific question that caught my attention was one that asked for the caliber of my firm's current and previous interns. The...
Accounting and Finance
I am going to be starting my undergrad next year, and I will most likely double major in accounting and finance. I am wondering if a double major in accounting and finance is really that much better than just a single major in either accounting or finance. Will it really set me apart, or will it...
Sophomore Resume review - Resume for accounting or finance internship
Here is my resume for accounting or finance internships( idc which types.. just any lol) Please critique my resume. thanks!
Asset write-up / write-down
Let's suppose a Company has $100 in its PP&E and a 50% tax rate. Case 1 - After valuing its PP&E fair price comes to the conclusion that it should write-down $50. As I understand this $50 will reduce EBT (non-operating expense) by $50 and net income by $25. Cash goes up by $25, PP&E goes down by $50...
Potential Divisions for accounting major
I'd love to get an advice on choosing right division for me in either UBS , MS, or GS . I am a big accounting guy who is looking to get a CPA but I really want to get a feel in finance industry. Operation doesnt sounds appealing to me so i talked to MS recruiter and she recommended me look into...
Liberty Mutual
Was wondering if any of you have gone through the interview process or know anything about the internship? It is an accounting/finance roll but I do not know many details yet. Got offered a second round interview today. Was curious about the type of work and compensation. Thanks guys!
Intuitive Definition of IRR
Can someone please give me an intuitive definition of IRR ? I know that it's the discount rate used to find the break-even point on a project, or the discount rate used to get an NPV of 0. However, what I'm having a hard time grasping is why you choose the project with the higher IRR? If it's the...
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