Max Adams
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Acing IB Technicals: DCFs, LBOs, and the 3 Statements

60 min
Oct 21, 2026 8:00 PM

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What you'll learn

Connect the three financial statements

Trace accounting changes through the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Walk through a DCF with confidence

Explain free cash flow, discount rates, terminal value, and the bridge to equity value.

Explain the drivers of LBO returns

Connect leverage, debt repayment, operating growth, and exit valuation to investor returns.

Why this topic matters

Investment banking technical interviews test whether you can explain the reasoning behind the numbers. Learn a practical approach to accounting, valuation, and LBO questions so you can give clear answers and handle follow-ups with confidence.

You'll learn from

Max Adams

Max Adams

Head Coach at Wall Street Mastermind | Ex-Lazard, Qatalyst & Vector Capital

Experience includes
Lazard
Qatalyst Partners
Stanford University
Harvard University
Vector Capital Management
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