LBO Modeling
The LBO Modeling program included in the Premium Package is now available as a stand-alone course. Designed for investment banking and private equity professionals who want to take their LBO modeling skills to the next level.

Build a comprehensive LBO Model from scratch
- Learn to build comprehensive LBO models used to support real transactions
- Designed for Private Equity associates, MBAs and investment bankers looking to break into PE.
- Understand LBO concepts, typical deal structures and PE industry dynamics.
- The exact same training program used by 4 of the top 5 Private Equity firms globally.
What You Will Learn
- Learn how an LBO / Recapitalization works given today’s benchmarks and credit environment
- Develop an “industrial strength” LBO model driven off a fully integrated 3 statement model
- Integrate switches for LBO vs. Recap accounting treatment
- Toggle between tax and valuation implications of asset deals, (338(h)(10) election, and stock sale
- Learn best practices for modeling Senior, Revolver, Sub, Mezzanine and Preferred stock
- Add a PIK toggle to various debt tranches
- Integrate cash sweep functionality into term loan debt tranches
- Build the Sources & Uses (S&U) schedule – the correct way
- Analyze & sensitize IRRs for sponsors, management, preferreds, and mezzanine
- Modeling complex accounting adjustments including deferred taxes, fair value write ups, and goodwill
- Attach a DCF valuation to your LBO
- Use as a reference to get ahead on the job and in your career
- Gain the confidence to ace your private equity interviews
Wall Street Prep's LBO Modeling course is used at top financial institutions and business schools.
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Course Highlights
Step-By-Step Modeling Video Instruction
Wall Street Prep's LBO Modeling Self Study Program teaches students how to build, analyze, and interpret LBO models and transactions in a step-by-step fashion using videos, readings, ready-to-use LBO models and exercises using a real case study.
Real World "On the Job" Investment Banking Training
The Advanced LBO Modeling Program bridges the gap between academics and the real world to equip students with the practical financial skill set that they will need in private equity and leveraged finance. Students learn LBO modeling in Excel from scratch using intuitive, step-by-step instruction and model templates the way it is actually performed in private equity. The program utilizes a case study format, as students follow their tutorial guide alongside the Excel model templates, and are directed to the appropriate external documents (SEC filings, research reports, etc.) in order to build complex LBO model the way they would on the job.
Support Center
Upon enrollment, students gain 24-month free access to Wall Street Prep's Online Support Center, where they receive answers to questions, free downloads, and important updates.
Macabacus Excel Plugin
Free access to Macabacus, all-in-one suite of time-saving tools designed for people who build financial models in Excel. Use keyboard shortcuts for common number formats, to cycle rapidly through different font and color schemes and to navigate a formula's inputs across worksheets and workbooks. Easily understand long formulas with the powerful ‘Precedents’ and ‘Dependents’ Tool, and much more. This 6-month free access is for the full version of Macabacus that also includes essential tools for Powerpoint and Word!

Prerequisites
Those who enroll should have an introductory knowledge of accounting (e.g. interaction of balance sheet, cash flow, and income statement) and proficiency in Excel. Students with no prior background in Accounting should enroll in the Accounting Crash Course. Students with limited experience using Excel should enroll in the Excel Crash Course.
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