Rewards
Enjoy IFO as a rewarding experience.
Awards for Winners
Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be given to winner teams based on their scores in the final round.
Grade Certificate
Participants will receive tiered grade certificate based on their score in the Grand Test.
Certified Transcript
Every contestant will get transcript to prove relevant experiences in their profiles and resumes
Skill Improvement
Learn and polish your financial skills and analytical techniques via official guides, practice and tutorials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Know more about IFO
Is the IFO an individual competition or team competition?
The IFO is both—an individual Qualification round and a team Final round. Teams for the Final are automatically formed from top-performing students in the Qualification, without the need to form teams by students.
What is the scope of the Grand Test?
The Grand Test will be primarily based on the IFO Official Syllabus and Guide, which will be made available after the 2025 registration opens.
Is the IFO competition online or offline?
The competition will be held entirely online. The exam will be conducted through a dedicated online examination system, and the presentation will be submitted in the form of a video. All you need is a computer device with access to the internet.
I can't find an advisor / My school is unwilling to organize the registration. Can I register without an advisor?
NO, advisor is required. An advisor doesn't need to be heavily involved in the registration process; they just need to verify your academic level and identity if we contact them. You can reach out to a former teacher or an external mentor who is familiar with your academic background.
I'm currently on a gap year. Am I eligible to participate?
No, only students who are currently enrolled in high school (and have not yet graduated) are eligible to participate.
I'm studying in the U.S., but I'll be in Singapore during the competition. Should I register with the U.S. or Singapore?
The exam time is automatically assigned based on the country/region you select during registration. If you'll be in Singapore during the exam, it's advisable to register with Singapore to avoid taking the exam in the middle of the night. However, advancement is also determined by country/region. If you register as a Singaporean student, you'll be competing with other Singaporean students for advancement opportunities.
Reference List
Here are some recommendations for references to learn about business valuation, financial statement analysis, etc., which could be helpful for the case analysis.
Professional Books and Websites
- Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers and Acquisitions by Joshua Rosenbaum & Joshua Pearl
- Financial Modeling by Simon Benninga
- Investment Banking Technical Training on StreetofWalls
- Valuation Tutorials on WallStreetMojo
Financial Information Resources
Bloomberg______________Reuters______________YCharts
FactSet _____________ S&P Capital IQ_________Yahoo Finance
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