Hey, I am Ajit Agrawal from PGP 2021-23. I am thrilled to share with you this Finance Prep Handouts. This handout contains everything you need for your finance prep journey at IIM Ahmedabad. It includes sample stock pitches, tricky ratio-related questions, valuation gyaan, and many more topics. Also do check out the 300+ real interview questions added at the end of each section.
One final disclaimer: nothing given in the handouts is exhaustive in nature nor proprietary. This is based on my previous work experience, online prep resources, interview experience, & interaction with batchmates/seniors/juniors. Life may throw curveballs , handle them 🙂
To begin with, here are a few databases we are sharing with you:
Below are the five steps on how you can structure your finance prep:
Interview expectations might differ as per the role you are applying for. Like Investment Banking they will be testing if you have basic modelling knowledge and will you be able to work for long hours; For Private Equity the focus will be more on understanding business models and analytical skills; Here is a rough summary of expectations:
But each one of you is unique, and I would strongly urge you to:
We hope you have a basic understanding of reading financial statements and how to read annual reports. Refer to the below link to refresh your understanding of the basic concepts of finance: