Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 5 Jul 2025
2d ago

Q. If I give you Rs. 5000 per month for a year or give you Rs. 50000 at the beginning of the year, which is a better deal?

Ans.

Receiving Rs.50000 at the beginning of the year is a better deal.

  • Receiving a lump sum amount at the beginning of the year allows for better investment opportunities.

  • The time value of money principle suggests that money received earlier is worth more than the same amount received later.

  • Rs.50000 received at the beginning of the year can be invested in a fixed deposit or mutual fund, earning interest throughout the year.

  • Rs.5000 per month may not be enough to invest in a profitab...read more

6d ago

Q. Describe the income statement for a carpenter who buys wood and sells it. Include all possible expenditures.

Ans.

Income statement for a carpenter buying and selling wood

  • Revenue from selling wood

  • Cost of purchasing wood

  • Labor costs for carpentry work

  • Equipment and tool expenses

  • Transportation costs for wood delivery

  • Overhead expenses such as rent and utilities

  • Taxes and other fees

  • Net income or loss

4d ago

Q. Is a lower number of PORs a reason for your CGPA?

Ans.

No, the number of PORs is not a reason for my CGPA.

  • My CGPA is based on my academic performance and not on my extracurricular activities.

  • While PORs can enhance my resume, they do not directly impact my grades.

  • I have managed to maintain a good CGPA despite being involved in fewer PORs.

  • My focus has always been on academics and I have dedicated my time accordingly.

5d ago

Q. What do you know about mergers and acquisitions?

Ans.

Mergers and acquisitions refer to the consolidation of companies or assets through various financial transactions.

  • Mergers involve the combination of two or more companies to form a new entity.

  • Acquisitions involve one company purchasing another company or its assets.

  • M&A can be friendly or hostile, depending on the willingness of the parties involved.

  • M&A can result in cost savings, increased market share, and improved profitability.

  • Examples of notable M&A deals include Disney's...read more

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2d ago

Q. What is the P/E ratio?

Ans.

P/E ratio is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's stock price relative to its earnings per share.

  • Calculated by dividing the market price per share by the earnings per share

  • Helps investors determine if a stock is overvalued or undervalued

  • A high P/E ratio may indicate that investors have high expectations for future growth

  • A low P/E ratio may indicate that the company is undervalued

  • Can vary widely between industries and companies

  • Example: A company with a stock price o...read more

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