Alex Mason

Investment Banking Insights

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What information do you need to know as an aspiring investment banker? Join career-switcher and MBA student Alex Mason as we journey together to uncover the technical (including the famous "400 interview questions") and not-so-technical aspects of the investment banking profession.

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Industry-Specific Multiples 29.06.2023 8:03

There are more multiples used then the most popular ones, especially when it comes to certain industries. We discuss a few examples in today's episode. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Multiples You Should Know 29.06.2023 10:37

Today we discuss common multiples (valuation ratios) that you should know. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Other Valuation Methodologies 28.06.2023 10:32

What are some other valuation methodologies other than the main three, and when would you use them? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

The Three Major Valuation Methologies 28.06.2023 9:43

Today we cover the three major valuation methodologies: Comparable Companies Precedent Transactions Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Equity Value vs Shareholder's Equity 27.06.2023 6:15

What's the difference between Equity Value and Shareholder's Equity? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Convertible Bond Dilution Example 27.06.2023 11:44

How would you calculate the total shares outstanding in the case of convertible bonds turning into stock? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Accounting For Convertible Bonds When Calculating EV? 26.06.2023 5:09

What are convertible bonds? And how do they factor into the calculation for enterprise value? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Is Negative Enterprise Value or Negative Equity Value Possible? 26.06.2023 6:25

Is negative enterprise value or negative equity value possible? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Is It Always Accurate To Add Debt To Equity Value To Calculate EV? 25.06.2023 3:31

We review the concept of debt in the context of equity value. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Why Subtract Cash To Calculate Enterprise Value? 25.06.2023 4:07

Cash is something a business owns...but why do we subtract it in the Enterprise Value calculation? Today we'll discuss why! Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

How Do You Calculate Fully Diluted Shares? 24.06.2023 10:13

How do you calculate fully diluted shares when you know the basic share count, the share price, the amount of options, and the exercise price? Today we'll walk through an example. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

What Are Fully Diluted Shares? 24.06.2023 5:24

In today's episode we go over the fundamental difference between "basic" and "fully diluted" shares. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Enterprise Value Formula 23.06.2023 7:55

What's the formula for Enterprise Value? EV = Equity Value + Debt + Preferred Stock + Non-controlling Interest - Cash We'll look at each of these terms in order to understand the full calculation. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Enterprise Value vs Equity Value 23.06.2023 7:23

What is the difference between Enterprise Value and Equity Value, and what is most important to consider in the context of an acquisition? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

What Happens When Accrued Compensation Goes Up By $10? 22.06.2023 8:48

What happens when Accrued Compensation goes up by $10? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Depreciation and the Income Statement 22.06.2023 6:43

Where does Depreciation show up on the Income Statement? Alphabet's (Google's) 2022 annual report Copart's 2022 annual report Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

If Depreciation Is A Non-Cash Expense, Why Does It Affect The Cash Balance? 21.06.2023 3:44

We know that depreciation expenses aren't actually paid out as cash...so why do they affect cash? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Walk Me Through How $10 Of Depreciation Affects The Financial Statements 21.06.2023 11:23

This is a classic question designed to test your understanding of both depreciation as well as how the financial statements connect together. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

If I Could Only Pick Two Financial Statements, Which Would I Choose? 20.06.2023 3:48

This is a variant of the "if you could only pick one financial statement" question. It's interesting to think about. What are the purposes of each financial statement and how do you think about which two you would choose? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

If I Was Stranded On A Desert Island, Which One Financial Statement Would I Choose? 20.06.2023 6:24

There are three financial statements, but which one would you pick if you could only look at one? Why? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

How Do The Three Statements Links Together? 19.06.2023 3:52

We're revisiting the concept of financial statement connections, but at a high level. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

What Are Some Major Line Items On Financial Statements? 19.06.2023 4:35

It's not enough to just know what the three financial statements are. How do you think about the various line items within each statement? It's important to understand what they mean. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Walk Me Through The Three Financial Statements 16.06.2023 5:35

How to provide an overview of the three financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Financial Statement Connections Summary (and Other Notes) 15.06.2023 12:20

What are the financial statement connections that you *must* know? Also, we discuss re-classification of Gains and Losses. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Connections - Depreciation and Amortization 14.06.2023 7:59

What are depreciation and amortization? And how can we think about them in the context of the three financial statements? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com