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Case Math

Tom Spencer

In this post we outline some mathematical concepts that may prove useful for solving consulting case questions. Break Even Analysis: Relevant when trying to decide whether to launch a new product or invest in a project with high fixed costs. Perpetuity: A perpetuity is a constant stream of identical cash flows with no end.

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Transitioning from Management Consulting to Corporate Strategy/M&A – the Interview Process

Tom Spencer

Interviews. After going through a handful of interviews through referrals, direct reach out from HR/hiring team, and LinkedIn/company website applications I would categorize my interviews into three buckets: Corporate strategy. In terms of the interview process it followed the following steps: HR interview (fit).

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How to Turn Intangible Concepts into Tangible Services

The Fearless Marketer

They are trying to sell intangible benefits such as: – Increased productivity. – Better cash flow. This format builds a strong case that your service or program addresses your clients’ problems, is an approach that is proven to work, and has a track record with satisfied clients. – Enhanced teamwork.

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Why We Need to Update Financial Reporting for the Digital Era

Harvard Business

Since then, we interviewed several chief financial officers (CFOs) of leading technology companies and senior analysts of investment banks who follow technology companies. Business students are taught to value a company based on the discounted amounts of future cash flows or earnings.

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How to Turn Intangible Concepts into Tangible Services

The Fearless Marketer

They are trying to sell intangible benefits such as: – Increased productivity. – Better cash flow. This format builds a strong case that your service or program addresses your clients’ problems, is an approach that is proven to work, and has a track record with satisfied clients. – Enhanced teamwork.

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3 Things Driving Entrepreneurial Growth in Africa

Harvard Business

We recently interviewed 100 entrepreneurs to find out which ventures are most likely to thrive. Here are three things that Western investors should want from African entrepreneurs: a focus on the top of the pyramid, control over factors of production, and innovation in distribution rather than in products. Factors of Production.

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Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation?

MishTalk

Case Against The Fed. So refraining from any forecast of what will happen in the near term, it’s sufficient to observe that the economic data is not nearly as strong as widely perceived, and the impact of QE on stock prices does nothing to improve the underlying cash flows. This Week in Money Interview.