Private Equity Modeling

Build 3-statement financial models and flexible forecasts

No upcoming course times currently scheduled. For similar content, please see our upcoming Private Equity Recruiting Bootcamp, with the option to sign up for the full course or individual sections.
4 live classes
2 hours each
1:1 office hours
Video recordings and practice exercises

What you’ll learn

Accounting fundamentals

Participants will gain a better understanding of how the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements fit together.

  • Simplified model linking examples to understand interrelatedness of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
  • Cash conversion cycle
  • Working capital days calculations
3-Statement model: quick math & multiple cases

Introduction to the components of an LBO model, multi-case forecasting, and how to quickly estimate returns.

  • Back-of-the-envelope LBO math compared to full model
  • Build P&L with multi-case functionality
  • Review typical P&L backup schedules (e.g. headcount)
Cap tables, deal structures, and returns

Participants will learn about pre/post money valuation and cap table updates as well as returns calculations.

  • Cap table pre- and post-money (venture/growth deal)
  • Sources & uses of capital (LBO-style deal)
  • Management rollover
  • Returns calculations and sensitivities
3-Statement LBO model build

Participants will complete a 3-statement LBO-style model and learn to check it for common errors

  • Link up 3 financial statements
  • Incorporate deal sources uses
  • Incorporate debt schedule
  • Calculate returns

Interested in a future training?

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Our team members love Recalc training. It has become a favorite part of our ongoing professional development.
Carolyn Frey Chief People Officer
Recalc training is an innovative and practical way to acquire the skills needed for success in a PE environment. Katie tailored a curriculum for our portfolio company CFOs and they’ve seen immediate benefit.
Megan Kennedy VP Financial Integration, Warren Equity Partners
Highly recommend classes with the Recalc Academy! I have taken several and find each to provide valuable and actionable insights I was immediately able to apply to my day-to-day work life. The extra office hours are such a wonderful perk to get more personalized and one-on-one training.
Janie Viehman Demand Generation Manager

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