Investment Banking 101

Kirjeldus

Investment Banking 101 is a highly accessible and comprehensive reference manual written by a former investment banker that covers the fundamental aspects of financial analysis, valuation, LBOs, IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, credit analysis and ratings.

The content progresses from beginner to advanced financial frameworks and covers both the practical and technical elements thereby serving as a go-to reference guide. It can be utilized by students, instructors or professionals alike in the equity research, investment banking, private equity, or hedge fund industries.

Investment Banking 101 ‘Quicksheet’ format is a cornerstone of the manual that provides practical tips and advice with real-world case studies. This manual fills a noticeable gap in financial academic content, which tends to focus on theory without sufficient context and practical application. It focuses on the primary valuation methodology currently used within both the sell-side and buy-side industries.

This manual is designed to:

Introduce students to the primary valuation methodologies
Provide early career analysts with a variety of tools to navigate the complex valuation processes
Present a step-by-step approach to building a strong technical foundation
Understand the layouts of the financial statements and accounting principles
Develop a framework to understand equity value and enterprise value
Learn the valuation concepts such as valuation multiple and discounted cash flow
Present an overview of LBOs and comprehensive M&A sale processes
Provide a merger accretion/dilution, P/E analysis, and balance sheet effects
Gain an appreciation of the equity capital markets and credit analysis & rating proces