Have a interview next week for a M&A consultant job. However, I haven't done any project related to M&A(audit background). How can I prepare to answer technical question related to M&A. Is there a handbook or good youtube video (deal process, day 1 planning, etc.)Accenture McKinsey & Company Deloitte KPMG

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If you have a pulse you’re good for FDD at big 4, don’t sweat it, it’s not as cool as you’re thinking. But be warned a lot of people I’ve worked with regret leaving audit, the hours are brutal at times and lacks the consistency of the audit busy season, every season is busy season for M&A

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Some people think being a janitor is cool ✌️

FDD beats audit every single day

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How long you been in FDD?

M&A = broad, can include investment, DD, integration, operational enhancement

All examples you listed = integration

What’s the title for the role?

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Finance m&a thanks for your response

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