Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 3 Dec 2015

Q1. 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

Q2. Draw the income statement for a carpenter who buys wood at certain price and sells it at ___ some price? try and mention all the possible expenditures which may happen

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

Q3. Is less 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.

Q4. 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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Q5. 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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