Alex Mason

Investment Banking Insights

Business EN ↓ 372 episodes

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. 

Author

Alex Mason

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 15, 2025

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Episodes

Connections - Borrowing Money and Selling Stock 13.06.2023

What are things that happen to the financial statements when a business borrows money or sells stock? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Connections - Paying Expenses 12.06.2023

What are things that happen to the financial statements when a business pays expenses? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Connections - Making A Sale 09.06.2023

How do the financial statements connect when a business makes a sale? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Connections - The Balance Sheet Must Balance 08.06.2023

We'll look at a few connections between the Balance Sheet and the other two financial statements. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Welcome To Investment Banking Insights 07.06.2023

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Cash Flow Statement Basics - Part 2 07.06.2023

We cover the three sections you'll find on a Cash Flow Statement: Operating Cash, Investing Cash, and Financing Cash. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Cash Flow Statement Basics - Part 1 06.06.2023

What is the purpose of the cash flow statement? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Income Statement Basics - Part 3 05.06.2023

We look at some different types of operating expenses that businesses have, as well as a brief overview of the five aspects of any business. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Income Statement Basics - Part 2 02.06.2023

We discuss the various types of profit that you'll see on an Income Statement: gross profit, operating profit (EBIT), and net income. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Income Statement Basics - Part 1 01.06.2023

What is the purpose of an income statement? And what does it tell you about a business? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Balance Sheet Basics - Part 3 31.05.2023

Today we discuss what working capital is and another way to view shareholder's equity. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Balance Sheet Basics - Part 2 30.05.2023

What are other types of assets we should consider? We also discuss liabilities and the role they play on the Balance Sheet. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Balance Sheet Basics - Part 1 29.05.2023

We explore the definition of assets and the three types of assets: liquid, productive, and assets for sale. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

The Basic Equation of Accounting 27.05.2023

What's the basic equation of accounting? It's Assets = Liabilities + Shareholder's Equity. We'll explore what each of these terms mean in this episode. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Basic Accounting Principles 25.05.2023

What exactly is accounting, and why should we care about it? We cover the difference between accrual and cash accounting methods, as well as the principles of consistency, conservatism, and matching. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

The Four Inevitable Questions Part 3 24.05.2023

The last of the four inevitable investment banking interview questions is this: Why do you want to work here in this group? We also cover a few more common questions that may arise. Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

The Four Inevitable Questions Part 2 23.05.2023

We're covering two more inevitable questions you'll hear in investment banking interviews: Why Investment Banking? Why do you want to work here specifically? Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

The Four Inevitable Questions Part 1 22.05.2023

Today we tackle the inevitable question that appears in investment banking interviews as well as general behavioral interviews: Tell me about yourself (Who are you?) Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Recruiting Process for MBAs 16.05.2023

Today we're going over the general recruiting process for MBA students. I'm just beginning my journey, but here's what I know so far! The process starts in September, but can start as early as May for diverse candidates (ex. Evercore's Pre-MBA process) Analyst > Associate > VP > MD Info session > Coffee Chats > Formal Interviews > Super Day > Offer Most IB...

An Overview Of The Industry 15.05.2023

Today we're going over a broad view of the investment banking industry. Over 600+ IB firms in America and many more globally. There are about 30 or so bigger firms that recruit at top MBA programs Bulge bracket vs Boutique vs Middle Market.  Industry groups vs product groups Expect to work long hours! Especially in Analyst and Associate roles Geographic Locations Contact: investmentbankingins...

What Is Investment Banking? 12.05.2023

We'll cover what investment banking is all about! You work with businesses on capital transactions. Why is this important? Buying and selling companies Raising money (equity or debt) Allocating capital (reinvest? pay off debt?) Analogies: realtor, advisor, therapist, concierge, matchmaker Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

Let's Learn Investment Banking! 12.05.2023

Let's talk about investment banking and what this show is all about :) Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com

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