Technical Skills
Master the core technical skills that form the foundation of finance recruiting across all career paths. Each skill area includes fundamentals, practice problems, and career-specific applications.
Core Technical Areas
Accounting
Explore →Master financial statement analysis and accounting principles across different industries
Sub-topics:
FundamentalsSoftware AccountingPractice Problems
LBO Modeling
Explore →Build leveraged buyout models from paper analysis to complex Excel implementations
Sub-topics:
Paper LBOExcel Model BuildingGrowth Equity Assumptions
Relevant for:
Valuation
Explore →Learn DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction methods
Sub-topics:
DCF AnalysisComparable Company AnalysisPrecedent Transactions
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Case Studies
Explore →Master both verbal and written case study analysis for investment decisions
Sub-topics:
Verbal/Consulting StyleWritten Cases (CIM Analysis)
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Stock Pitches
Explore →Develop compelling investment recommendations with supporting analysis
Sub-topics:
Long/Short PitchesIndustry AnalysisValuation Support
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Priority Framework
High Priority
Must Master
- • Required for all interviews
- • Foundation for other skills
- • Frequently tested concepts
- • Career path essentials
Medium Priority
Recommended
- • Competitive advantage
- • Firm-specific preferences
- • Advanced applications
- • Portfolio differentiation
Nice to Have
Optional
- • Specialized knowledge
- • Industry-specific skills
- • Advanced techniques
- • Time permitting