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Investment Banking Foundations
Build a strong foundation in investment banking covering M&A advisory, capital raising, financial modeling, and valuation. Learn the skills needed for analyst and associate roles at bulge bracket and boutique banks.
35 hours30 lessonsBeginner
What You'll Learn
- Master financial modeling and valuation
- Understand M&A transaction process
- Learn DCF, comparable companies, and precedent transactions
- Build pitch books and client presentations
- Navigate capital markets and fundraising
Prerequisites
- •Basic accounting knowledge
- •Excel proficiency
- •Business fundamentals
Course Curriculum
1IB Industry Overview
Investment Banking 101
Introduction to investment banking industry
ServicesOrganizationCareer paths
Deal Process & Participants
Understanding M&A deal lifecycle
BuyersSellersAdvisorsTimeline
2Financial Modeling
3-Statement Model
Building integrated financial models
Income statementBalance sheetCash flow
DCF Valuation
Discounted cash flow analysis
Free cash flowWACCTerminal value
3M&A & Capital Markets
M&A Analysis
Merger and acquisition financial analysis
SynergiesAccretion/dilutionDeal structures
Capital Raising
How companies raise capital
IPOsDebtEquityRoadshows