PE Interview Prep

This 2-day course course covers technical interview preparation skills required to ace private equity interviews. With a focus on financial statement analysis and valuation questions, you will walk away with the tools required to feel confident in your upcoming interviews. Topics covered include:

• Accounting fundamentals – Three-statement connections, GAAP vs. IFRS basics, accrual concepts.
• Valuation methods – DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, LBO models.
• LBO modeling – Mechanics of leverage, IRR/MOIC drivers, debt schedules, returns sensitivities.
• M&A concepts – Accretion/dilution, synergies, purchase accounting, transaction structures.
• Industry and company analysis – Market size, competitive dynamics, growth drivers, risks.
• Investment thesis work – How to build a case for or against an acquisition.
• Paper LBOs / mental math – Quick back-of-the-envelope return calculations.