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Finance & AccountingStart here. 3 questions · ~24 min
Basic LBOHard
Build a basic paper LBO, calculate sponsor MOIC and IRR, and test returns across exit multiple scenarios.
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Ares ManagementDepreciation Effects on Financial StatementsMedium
Flow a $10 depreciation increase through the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet at a 25% tax rate.
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Ares ManagementHow Do You Do an LBO, What Impacts an LBO, and What Makes a Good LBO Candidate?Hard
Build a paper LBO, calculate MOIC and IRR, identify return drivers, and define the characteristics of an attractive LBO candidate.
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Resolving a Team ConflictEasy
Tests conflict resolution, accountability, active listening, and the ability to reach a measurable outcome.
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