FactSet Equity Research Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

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Based on Financial statements and small calculations

Q1. What is EBITDA ?
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EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a measure of a company's operating performance.
• EBITDA is calculated by adding back interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to net income.

• It is used to analyze and compare profitability between companies and industries.

• EBITDA provides a clearer picture of a company's financial health by excluding non-operating expenses.

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Q2. Difference between depreciation and amortization
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Depreciation is for tangible assets like buildings and machinery, while amortization is for intangible assets like patents and copyrights.
• Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over their useful life.

• Amortization is the allocation of the cost of intangible assets over their useful life.

• Depreciation is typically used for assets like buildings, machinery, and vehicles.

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Q3. Types of ratios and their formulas
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Types of ratios include profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency ratios with formulas to analyze financial performance.
• Profitability ratios measure a company's ability to generate profit, such as Return on Equity (ROE) = Net Income / Shareholder's Equity.

• Liquidity ratios assess a company's ability to meet short-term obligations, like Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

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Financial questions and reporting questions

Q1. Accounting methods
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Q2. EPS IPO BS IS and CF
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Accounting related questions and aptitude and reasoning and English grammar questions

Q1. 1) how many financial statements 2) defference b/w share and debentures 3)why we prepare cash flow statement 4)what is non performing asset 5) derivatives 6)private equity funds 7)nav calculation and mutua...read more
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Answers to various questions related to finance and accounting.
• Financial statements include balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

• Shares represent ownership in a company, while debentures are a form of debt.

• Cash flow statement helps in analyzing the cash inflows and outflows of a company.

• Non-performing assets are loans or advances that are not generating income for the bank.

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Q2. There are 5finacial statement is there 1)income statement 2) balance sheet 3) cash flow 4)she table( share holders equity ) 5)currency tarnsalation and exchange
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The 5 financial statements are income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, shareholders' equity statement, and currency translation and exchange.
• Income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time.

• Balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

• Cash flow statement shows how cash is generated and used by a company.

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Q2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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