Mode B · Concept labs
Atomic deep dives that live inside learning modules — diagram-first, with prerequisite notes, resource rails, and a drill path back into the question bank.
Three statements, accruals, working capital, and common interview adjustments.
module · Accounting Foundations
Bridge market value, net debt, minority interest, associates, and diluted shares.
module · EV and Equity Value
Relative valuation: peer selection, multiples, control premiums, and the football field.
module · Valuation: Comps and Precedents
Forecast free cash flow, terminal value, discount rates, sensitivities, and the DDM for banks.
module · DCF and WACC
Sources and uses, debt schedule, cash sweep, exit multiple, and returns math.
module · LBO and Paper LBO
Purchase price, funding mix, goodwill, synergies, and accretion / dilution.
module · M&A and Merger Models
LPs and GPs, fees and carry, the distribution waterfall, returns metrics, and diligence.
module · PE Fund Mechanics
Personal story, motivation, STAR stories, and fit answers.
module · Behavioural Story