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The Ultimate IB Interview Question Guide
1,000 questions covering every topic you'll face — from accounting fundamentals to complex LBO scenarios. Curated by bankers at top firms.
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What's Inside
A comprehensive look at every category covered
Accounting Questions75
Valuation Questions60
DCF Questions50
M&A Questions45
LBO Questions40
Market / Industry Questions35
Brain Teasers30
Behavioral Questions25
Technical Deep-Dives40
1,000 questions total — all with detailed answers
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Sample Questions from the Guide
Here's a taste of what you'll get — every question comes with a detailed model answer.
Accounting
- 1Walk me through how a $10 increase in depreciation flows through the three financial statements.
- 2A company prepays $12,000 in rent for the year. How does this affect the balance sheet and income statement each month?
- 3What happens to each financial statement when a company issues $50M in debt to buy a factory?
Valuation & DCF
- 1Why might two companies in the same industry trade at very different EV/EBITDA multiples?
- 2If WACC decreases by 1%, what directional impact does that have on a DCF valuation and why?
- 3Walk me through how you would value a company with negative earnings.
M&A & LBO
- 1What are the main synergies an acquirer would look for in an acquisition, and how do you quantify them?
- 2Explain how leverage amplifies returns in an LBO and what the key risks are.
- 3A PE firm buys a company for 8x EBITDA with 60% debt. EBITDA grows 5% annually. Walk me through the returns after 5 years.