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Investment Banking Financial Models vs. Consulting Financial Models

Investment banking and management consulting are two of the most sought after - and thus competitive - industries in the business world. Both are extremely data driven and involve varying levels of financial modeling. In this article, we will be discussing the similarities and differences between investment banking financial models and financial models used in…

Deloitte University

Amidst the rolling hills just outside of Fort Worth, TX lies Deloitte University, a $300M, 710,000 square foot training facility built for one of the largest professional service firms in the world. No other consulting firm in the world has made this kind of investment in a professional training facility. Why? As Deloitte was looking…

Scenario Planning: How to Use It

Scenario planning is one of the most powerful tools businesses can use to strategize for the future. And of course, planning is one of the most important and difficult aspects of running a business. Anyone can tell you how a business ought to respond to conditions as they are at present, or as they were…

Best Global MBA Programs for Consulting

Choosing the best Global MBA program with the goal of breaking into consulting is a huge decision. But which is the best Global MBA program for consulting? The right program can either catapult your career or confine you to markets you don't really want to be in. Understanding the factors to consider when choosing an…

Communication Skills

We all have that friend who can get away with anything because of their charisma or charm. Ultimately, the outcome of these natural relational characteristics is effective communication skills. This is a crucial quality shared by every successful consultant and business leader. If you have the opportunity to learn from or interact with senior managers…

How To Land An Accenture Offer

If you know anything about consulting, you have probably heard of a firm called Accenture. The company is the largest consulting firm in the world, employing over 425,000 people across 120 countries. It should be no surprise that Accenture offers a world class experience and are some of the most sought after jobs in the…

Will WeWork’s Business Model Ever Work?

WeWork's troubles go beyond poor leadership - its entire business model should be called into question. Can the company turn it around and become profitable? Maybe, but to answer this question one has to understand what kind of business WeWork is actually in (hint: it may not be what you expect). Ex-Bain consultant Jenny Rae…

Management Consulting: What is it?

Management consulting is one of the most sought-after fields in the business world. On the surface, the industry sounds glamorous – lots of air travel, working on complex business problems, and exposure to top level management. While all these truly are great components of management consulting, the reality is that the industry is not for…

McKinsey Jobs: New Hire Advice

So you aced the behaviorals and case interviews and are now starting your new gig working at McKinsey - congratulations! You just landed what many consider to be a dream job. Yet, as I’m sure you know, the real work is just getting started. Here are our Top 5 tips and new hire advice as…

Business Valuation Methods

You don’t need to be a financial modeling expert to be a great consultant. Yet, it’s still helpful to know the basic ways to value a business. After all, your goal is to increase the value of a business through your projects. Having some knowledge about the most common business valuation methods is useful. They…