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factory that's listed at $100 on its BS for $80. Its tax rate is 40% - Accounting test
Hello, can someone explain to me this question? It was in the M&A's test. A company runs into finanicla sistress and needs cash immediately. It sells a factory that's listed at $100 on its BS for $80. Its tax rate is 40%. What is their cash flow for the period a) -12 b) 68 C)80 D)20 E) None of the...
Does SF still drug test for weed? PE
Have people still been getting testing for weed / in general for SF-based funds? Do people test closer to offer date or start date? I imagine start date but defer to experiences
Modeling Test: Raising Debt to Pay Shareholders
Task: The management is committed to paying $30m to shareholders in 2023 ($15m is already distributed). To keep a safe cash balance, calculate how much venture debt (or regular high-yield debt) the company should raise in 2H2023 and at what terms (including payback schedule) to deliver on the plan...
LaSalle Special Situations modelling (London)
Looking to apply to LaSalle Debt and Special Situations team in London as an Analyst. Does anyone have any knowledge on what level of modelling they require and what they include on their modelling tests? Thanks!
Add on Acquisitions LBO Template
Hi Monkeys, I have LBO test coming up. I understand this will include modelling out add on acquisitions Does anyone have a good LBO template to share? Something that incorporates all the important quirks (yearly acquisitions, cash / debt & equity funding) without going into too much details would be...
Trading Modelling Tests [MFs / LargeCap Buyout / Infra]
Hey all Title says it all: I am looking to trade modelling tests. I have a couple or recent ones used in MFs / large cap generalist / tech buyout and I am looking for MFs / large cap general buyouts / large cap Infra Please send me a PM if interested! Thanks
Private Debt Analyst Modeling Test Question
Hello, I've got a 1.5h-2h modeling test for an analyst position at a private debt fund coming up. Just called the investment manager who gave me a glimpse into what to expect and I am left with two questions. He basically said I'll get an IM and a few assumptions to build an operating model, but...
LMM 60-min modeling test
I have final round interviews coming up with a LMM fund, and I need to brush up on my LBO modeling skills. Does anyone have 60-75 min modeling tests they could send my way? Happy to provide a fintech, strategic finance case study in return.
Test for Trading Prep
Hi guys, Are there websites or apps for trading test prep, including pattern recognition, numerical sequence, math & stats, etc.? Thank you.
Am I screwed for the GRE if I only spend one month studying for it?
Long story short: I didn't plan on applying for MBA school for 2022 entry because I wanted to wait until I felt confident that classes would be in-person all year round. However, my asian parents are basically threatening to disown me if I don't apply for fall entry this year. They're obsessed with...
NYC - Are companies still doing pre-employment marijuana test?
Hello fellow monkeys, As you may know, recently it become law in NYC that the companies won't be allowed anymore to test prospective employees for weed in pre-employment drug screening. YES, I know it will be in effect only in May 2020, but my question is - are the companies still testing for it, or...
BCG test
Would anyone mind sharing their BCG test practice tests? The one I found in mconsultingprep costs $169 for 5 tests. I don't mind sharing the fees.
Wall Street Prep - Excel Test
Hi monkeys, For the firm I am working at, they are requiring that we complete an Excel test through Wall Street Prep. WSP has video tutorials of Excel to go through, and I have gone through them, but I am worried about passing this test simply because I haven't had the most exposure insofar with...
HP 12C Stock Price Question
Hello, I recently misplaced my TI-84C and have an HP 12C that I seldom use (only during summer internships) as I am in undergrad right now. The exam I will be taking this week has a question on stock pricing and was wondering if any one could help me figure out what functions are used for the...
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Does Morgan Stanley drug test for the FAA Position?
I have already signed the offer letter and underwent the background check. There is no mention of a drug policy or drug tests in the offer letter. Will I/ when will I be drug tested?
Series 7 STC vs Training Consultants
Taking my 7 for my second time next week....first attempt i sadly got a 71 (lol....) I used STC was scoring low 80s on online test now im scoring high 80s to low 90s. Started taking the Training consultant test today got a 75...Its crazy how much the scores differ. Also took the dummies test got an...
the series 7 for non-finance major
I've red that most people(with or without finance background) study for about 300 hrs and pass the Series 7 . I am wondering if I am doing something wrong... I have been studying for the test for the past 12 months. At least one hour a day, five hours on weekend... First, I used STC text book that...
PE Excel Test
I have been meeting with a PE firm and they are now bringing me in for an "analytical test" which I take for an excel model and maybe starting with Argus. They specialize in lending on transitional CRE . I wasn't given any guidance as to what I should be expecting with the exception of the invite...
Akuna Capital Math Test? (And Interview Process)
I've applied for a junior trader position with this firm, and so they've sent me an email with directions to take an online mental math test. Does anybody know what the Akuna test is like, specifically? Can't seem to find too much information about it online. All I know is that there is a 22 minute...
BlackRock - Test?
Testing...does BlackRock San Francisco hair test or urine test for drugs?
Juicing: Dope or Not?
til;dr: Do vegetables lose any nutritional value when juiced as opposed to eaten? --- My typical breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, kale, tomato, carrot, cucumber, asparagus, parsley, basil, flax seeds, sesame seeds, onion, red pepper, black pepper, and whatever other veggies I have. I'd like to...
Testtest
Readers LOVE Lists. Use them whenever possible and keep paragraphs SHORT! For an unordered bullet list, use tags around listed content and for each item within list. For a numberd list, use the same tags for each item but use around entire list. Need to BOLD? Use the strong tags around the text you...
Gross vs. Net Cap Rate
All- I have received an interview test from a small RE acquisition firm. The company primarily deals with SFR (single family rentals) and small apartment buildings. For the test, they asked me to evaluate 3 SFRs which includes determining the rental value, price we should pay, and a gross and net...
Associate to VP - taking a test?
hey guys, just wondering whether you have heard of an associate requiring to take a test in order to get to VP level at an IB? apparently this is standard according to my source, i've just never heard of it but just wanted someone confirm and to verify. what does it entail?
McKinsey Problem Solving Test
I managed to work my way into getting a interview at McKinsey . I've been scheduled an interview along with a problem solving test next week. I was wondering what the best way to prepare for this is. Any sites I should know? Are there sample tests around somewhere? Thanks!
Trick Question? - Which Stock is riskier?
Warning: I'm a layman when it comes to finance (I'm an Engineer). I was wondering if this is just a simple question or if there are deeper insights. "Stock A trades at $10/share and has a beta of 2.0; stock B trades at $50/share and has a beta of 0.5. Suppose you know with perfect knowledge that...
PE Model test for Growth shops
I was wondering for most Growth PE funds, is the LBO standard 1 pager model all you need to know? Would it be better to just know a full operating model and build that from scratch instead? I know megafunds and buyout shop cases but not so much growth equity cases. Can anyone share their...
Excel Test - PWC
I have an interview coming up, which includes a 15 minute Excel test. I am told that if I dont pass the excel test, there will be no interview. Now, I am OK on Excel but I'm not feeling too great about the interview. Anyone have any tips on how to improve on Excel? Or what consists of these...
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PWM interview case study at a $2bn+ AUM firm.
Hi all, I am being called in for a second round interview at a relative large (over $2bn AUM) PWM firm for a Senior Analyst interview. I have been told that I will be given a case study to do in-person. I wanted to know what to expect from this case study test? Anyone given one of these? Thanks for...
Am I about to be hired under this kind of circumstances?
Hi Guys, I am interviewing an anlyst position. The process was like this: Online application --> HR Telephone Pre-talk --> Interviewed with divisional manager --> superday (met two team members face to face, and video conference with HK team)
J.P. Morgan - Online Numerical Reasoning test (London, UK)
Hi everyone, I just received an email to complete an online numerical reasoning test for J.P. Morgan after applying to their London, UK office. a) Is everyone automatically invited to do this test or has the application pool been given a first cut already? b) What % of people do they cut with this?...
Numerical reasoning test FAIL
Hi guys, I'm in London and I just failed Lazard's numerical reasoning test. I've never been good at timed tests like SAT or GMAT but the content wasn't that hard - I think I needed more time. Also, I just guessed the last 5 questions. Do these tests penalize for incorrect answers so is it better to...
series exam
Hello, Has anyone tried the STC flash cards and did that help? Also, should we start studying for these exams right now? Any words of wisdom of what to do right now in preparing for the exams.
NCFE study material?
Anyone got any study suggestions for the NCFE? Any programs anyone used and found particularly helpful, books, ect?
My last post for a while
For those of you who don't know my story, here is that: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/goodbye-jc1… Long story short, I am not going to business school anymore. I, through both hard work and blind luck, landed a PE interview at a top MM firm and converted it into a FT offer. I have no...
Macquarie aptitude test?
I am interviewing for an equity research job at Macquarie and was told that I will need to take their aptitude test - absolutely everyone hired by Macquarie needs to take this test. The person said that it is more or less like GMAT, with math and verbal sections and also some IQ/personality...
Houlihan Lokey FAS Analyst Technical Exam
I have a second round interview coming up for Houlihan Lokey FAS Analyst position and I have been told that I have to take a "technical exam". I asked the HR representative for what I should expect, however she just told me that it was going to be accounting and finance (we all know that that's a...
Federal Reserve Drug Screening
Does anyone here have experience/are familiar with the Federal Reserve Drug screening process for interns. I was offered a position at the FRBNY this summer and scheduled my screening. I was curious as to if they are more likely to do a hair or urine test. I wouldn't expect a hair test for a summer...
CFA®: Worth the Hype?
How important is it to obtain a Level 1 CFA® as a Finance Major graduating from a Target Ivy with honors - who will be working Retail S&T in a BB ?
Interview modeling/valuation exercise
Hello I have a banking interview soon and I was told that I will be given a modeling/valuation exercise to test me - I am a 2nd yr analyst in banking but I have never heard of this kind of interviewing before. Has anyone gone through a similar interview, if so what did you get? how was it and how...
What Test should I take? Advice needed
I'm a laid-off Investment Banker, as you know there's not really jobs to be had right now but I'm not ready to take something out of "high finance." I'm planning on waiting it out for another 3-5 months just to see what happens during this time and I would like to put my time to completing either my...
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