Houlihan Lokey Financial Analyst Interview Questions
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Houlihan Lokey
Financial Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
Had a 45-minute phone interview with 2 Associates about personal fit, my CV, my interest and understanding of Financial Restructuring, and some initial technical questions in Accounting and Corporate Finance. Then, an onsite interview with 5 people from the team, which involved very technical interviews on Accounting, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Credit, Bond Math, and Options. There was also a brainteaser.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is Financial Restructuring and which companies does Houlihan Lokey work with?
Houlihan Lokey
Financial Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a timed modeling test as the first round, and then a couple of interview rounds with the team. The first round was a timed modeling test, followed by a couple of interview rounds with the team. It started with a timed modeling test, and then there were a few interview rounds with the team.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are the basic valuation methods?
- Can you tell me about yourself and your experience? (behavioral)
Houlihan Lokey
Corporate Finance Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Group Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Case Group Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was quite fast-paced, with the first round, a written case, and an assessment center happening back-to-back. I finished all the interviews within two weeks and got to meet almost everyone on the team. The overall interview process was nice and not too stressful.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your CV?
- Can you tell me about your tech CV?
- Tell me about your experience with M&A.
Houlihan Lokey Financial Analyst Interview Questions
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“What components are used in the WACC calculation and how are those values determined?”
Read reports →“What is the impact of a 10% increase in depreciation?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between a company that has a high beta vs. a company with low beta?”
Read reports →“Regarding the first year's depreciation calculation, if there was an overcalculation of 50, how would you make adjustments in the second year?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the impact of restricted cash on the cash flow statement?”
Read report →“What is the implication of holding a long position in a senior tranche of a CDO?”
Read report →“Given a scenario where a company purchases a plant for $10 million, financed by 60% debt and 40% common stock, and subject to a 50% tax rate and straight-line depreciation, please detail the effect on each of the three financial statements – specifically how, where, and the extent of the impact.”
Read report →“Could you explain bond math, specifically calculating yield given a trading price, coupon rate, and assuming a price of 95?”
Read report →“Among the valuation methods, which one typically results in the highest valuation?”
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