Recapped by Amy Zado Welcome back to the WCM blog! If you missed this week’s educational, not to worry. This post is chock full of useful information for valuing companies, so be sure to give it a read through. …

Recapped by Naveed Pirouzmand Welcome back to the Western Capital Markets blog! This week, we dive into business strategy, competitive advantages, and game theory. The Financial Statements Income Statement: Utilizes accrual accounting to evaluate company’s operating performance Cash Flow Statement: Illustrates all changes (operating, investing, and financing) in company’s overall cash position Balance…

Recapped by Naveed Pirouzmand Hey everyone! This week, we are introduced to the ins and outs of investment banking and M&A. We learn about what investment banking is and the merger model for M&A. Investment Banking Investment bankers are advisors that act as agents to connect buyers and sellers and/or investors. They…

Summarized by Caleb Guo and Morgan Tannis This month, we were lucky enough to speak with Adil Khan, a WCM, Western, and Ivey HBA 2021 alumnus. During his time at Western, Adil was the Head of the WCM Educations Portfolio, an IBR Senior Editor and author, and held executive positions…

Understanding the early programs targeted at 1st- and 2nd-years to explore firms and their associated internship opportunities Prepared by the WCM Outreach Team. Introduction With firms across the board committing to integrating diversity into their practices, early Diversity Programs have been created to provide a platform for applicants who have not…

Recapped by Naveed Pirouzmand The Economic Cycle Welcome back to the Western Capital Markets Blog! This week, we dive Ray Dalio’s economic template to understand the economic cycle. Remember to sign up for week in reviews and topic spotlights for an opportunity to present and learn about markets in the…

Recapped by Amy Zado Whether you’re new to WCM or a returning reader of this blog, welcome to the first educational! This week, we discussed the finance industry and opportunities across the capital markets! Overview of the Finance Career Landscape Corporate Roles: This role is typically held within a company to help with financial planning and…

Recapped by Caleb Guo Welcome back to the WCM Blog! Over the next year, the WCM blog will cover all educationals, interviews, and important events that WCM presents! …

Recapped by Morgan Tannis — Welcome back to the Western Capital Markets blog! This week, we dive into the fundamentals of real estate investing. Real Estate Overview Major Types of Real Estate Office: Usually the largest property type. Typically located in downtown cores Retail: Includes large shopping malls and tenant buildings. …