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Finance Cheat Sheets

Quick-reference guides for the models and formulas that matter. Print one, keep it open, close the deal.

DCF Valuation

Master discounted cash flow in one page.

→Revenue driver and margin build
→FCF bridge from EBITDA
→WACC calculation step-by-step
→Terminal value: GGM vs. exit multiple
→Sensitivity table construction

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LBO Model Fundamentals

The mechanics of a leveraged buyout.

→Sources & uses of funds
→Debt schedule and amortization
→MOIC and IRR calculation
→Returns sensitivity: entry vs. exit multiple
→Key value creation levers

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Comparable Company Analysis

Comps methodology and key multiples.

→Screening for the right peer set
→Spreading key trading multiples
→EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, P/E, P/BV
→LTM vs. NTM metrics
→Footballfield output construction

Download PDF

M&A Deal Terms

Key terms from LOI to closing.

→Letter of Intent (LOI) structure
→Purchase price adjustments: working capital peg
→Reps & warranties, indemnification caps
→Material Adverse Change (MAC) clause
→Earn-outs and equity rollovers

Download PDF

Financial Ratios

Liquidity, profitability, leverage at a glance.

→Current ratio, quick ratio, cash ratio
→Gross margin, EBITDA margin, net margin
→Leverage: Debt/EBITDA, Debt/Equity
→Coverage: Interest Coverage, DSCR
→Return metrics: ROE, ROA, ROIC

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Behavioral Interview Guide

STAR framework and top 20 questions.

→STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result
→Top 20 behavioral questions with structure
→Why banking / why this firm framework
→Strengths & weaknesses templates
→Story bank: leadership, failure, teamwork

Download PDF

All cheat sheets are free for Elite Prep subscribers. Explorer plan includes 2 downloads per month. Upgrade to Elite Prep →

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Resources

Finance Cheat Sheets

Quick-reference guides for the models and formulas that matter. Print one, keep it open, close the deal.

DCF Valuation

Master discounted cash flow in one page.

→Revenue driver and margin build
→FCF bridge from EBITDA
→WACC calculation step-by-step
→Terminal value: GGM vs. exit multiple
→Sensitivity table construction

Download PDF

LBO Model Fundamentals

The mechanics of a leveraged buyout.

→Sources & uses of funds
→Debt schedule and amortization
→MOIC and IRR calculation
→Returns sensitivity: entry vs. exit multiple
→Key value creation levers

Download PDF

Comparable Company Analysis

Comps methodology and key multiples.

→Screening for the right peer set
→Spreading key trading multiples
→EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, P/E, P/BV
→LTM vs. NTM metrics
→Footballfield output construction

Download PDF

M&A Deal Terms

Key terms from LOI to closing.

→Letter of Intent (LOI) structure
→Purchase price adjustments: working capital peg
→Reps & warranties, indemnification caps
→Material Adverse Change (MAC) clause
→Earn-outs and equity rollovers

Download PDF

Financial Ratios

Liquidity, profitability, leverage at a glance.

→Current ratio, quick ratio, cash ratio
→Gross margin, EBITDA margin, net margin
→Leverage: Debt/EBITDA, Debt/Equity
→Coverage: Interest Coverage, DSCR
→Return metrics: ROE, ROA, ROIC

Download PDF

Behavioral Interview Guide

STAR framework and top 20 questions.

→STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result
→Top 20 behavioral questions with structure
→Why banking / why this firm framework
→Strengths & weaknesses templates
→Story bank: leadership, failure, teamwork

Download PDF

All cheat sheets are free for Elite Prep subscribers. Explorer plan includes 2 downloads per month. Upgrade to Elite Prep →