Breaking Into Wall Street Investment Banking Interview Guide Pdf Direct

The Breaking Into Wall Street (BIWS) Investment Banking Interview Guide is a comprehensive, structured resource designed to help candidates master both behavioral "fit" and technical interview questions. The latest version (4.0) consists of over 578 pages of content and 14+ hours of video, focusing on conceptual mastery rather than rote memorization. Core Content & Key Features

  1. Add target’s net income to acquirer’s.
  2. Subtract interest expense on new debt (after tax).
  3. Add synergies (net of taxes).
  4. Divide by new share count.

Here are legitimate methods:

  1. Purchase Directly: The official BIWS website offers the interview guide for ~$97 (often bundled with the Excel & Financial Modeling course for $197). Compared to a $200,000 MBA or a $10,000 prep course, this is minimal.
  2. University Access: Many target schools (Wharton, Booth, LSE) have corporate licenses. Check your career center’s internal portal.
  3. Peer Sharing (The Gray Area): A classmate who purchased the PDF can share it within a study group of 3-5 people. This is technically against the license but widely practiced. Never upload it publicly.
  4. Reddit’s r/FinancialCareers Megathreads: Occasionally, verified users share time-limited links. Verify the user’s post history.
  • Mergers and acquisitions: