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Mar 2023
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Episode 258: M&A Mock Interview Question...

WALL STREET MASTERMIND
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If you're hoping to land a top offer in investment banking, you should be prepared to answer M&A technical questions. This is especially true if you're recruiting for elite boutiques, which are primarily M&A advisory shops. And this doesn't mean just memorizing the formula for accretion/dilution... anyone can do that. Understanding the strategic rationale ... Show More
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