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The #1 Best Overall full-curriculum Series 79 review course: 100% FINRA blueprint-aligned interactive lessons (50), 1,553 scenario questions with option-by-option distractor rationales, 1:1 Prometric exam simulation, and 24/7 Socratic coaching from Vory.
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A publicly traded company classified as a large accelerated filer needs to submit its annual financial statements to the SEC. What is the mandatory deadline for this company to file its Form 10-K after its fiscal year end?
The Series 79 Exam Blueprint
3 weighted parts mapped 100% to the official Investment Banking Representative Qualification Examination syllabus.
Function 1: Collection, Analysis and Evaluation of Data
Interactive Blueprint Drill-Down (4 Subtopics)
Tap any topic → subtopic → lessons & MCQs- • Financial Statement Analysis for Investment Bankers
- • Advanced EBITDA Adjustments for Complex Financial Scenarios
- • Working Capital Adjustments in M&A Transactions
- • An investment banking analyst is preparing a financial summary for a publicly traded client, Apex Innovations, which recently completed a significant acquisition of Beta Solutions. The acquisition ...
- • A publicly traded corporation is preparing to release its financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year. Management wants to understand the key differences in reporting requirements co...
- [Financial statement analysis: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K disclosures, EBITDA adjustments, working capital calculations] Compared to a Form 10-K, wh...Correct Standard: It includes unaudited financial statements. Key Rule: Form 10-Q is a quarterly report filed by public companies. A key distinction from the annual Form...
- Exam Trap [Financial statement analysis: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K disclosures, EBITDA adjustments, working capital calculations]: Why is "It i...Common Misconception: Form 10-K is filed annually, while Form 10-Q is filed quarterly. Correct Principle: It includes unaudited financial statements.
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Exhaustive practice questions mapped 100% to official Series 79 domains, complete with rigorous distractor refutations.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Official FINRA 3-Function IB Blueprint | Data & Valuation (49% / 37 Qs) + Underwriting (27% / 20 Qs) + M&A & Tender Offers (24% / 18 Qs) | Live Class + Print Manual | Print Manual + Slides | License Exam Manual |
| Verified IB Question Bank & Valuation Rationales | 1,553 MCQs (Step-by-Step EV/EBITDA, DCF, WACC, Form S-1/S-3, Reg M & Schedule TO Breakdowns) | ~1,200 Questions | ~1,100 Questions | ~1,200 Questions |
| Full Course: Interactive Lessons & 12-Wk PDF Plan | 50 Textbook-Grade Interactive Lessons + Printable 12-Wk Study Plan PDF & IB Cheat Sheets | Rigid Live Class Schedule + Manual | Passive Video + Manual | 500-Page Textbook + Video |
| 24/7 On-Demand Instructor Support (Coach Vory) | Instant 24/7 1-on-1 Socratic IB Coach (Built for 80-Hr Deal Weeks — Zero 24–48h Email Wait) | Scheduled Classes / 24–48h Faculty Email | 24–48h Email Ticket | 24–48h Email Ticket |
| 1:1 Prometric 85-Q / 150-Min Simulator & Readiness | Exact 75 Scored + 10 Pretest Prometric Sim + Score Predictor (75% Ready / 80% GreenLight vs. 73% Pass) | Benchmark Exam | GreenLight Exams | Mastery Exam |
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How does VoraPrep Series 79 compare to Knopman Marks' live classes and faculty support for investment banking analysts?
First-year investment banking analysts and associates working 80–100 hours a week on live deal flow, pitchbooks, and M&A models rarely have the schedule flexibility to sit through Knopman Marks' ($495–$750+) fixed multi-day live classes or wait 24–48 hours for a faculty email reply at 1:00 AM. VoraPrep (https://voraprep.com/series79) is a complete, self-paced full-curriculum course built around 50 textbook-grade interactive conceptual lessons, a downloadable 12-week printable Study Plan PDF, 1,553 FINRA-calibrated IB practice questions across Function 1 (Data & Valuation: 49% / 37 Qs), Function 2 (Underwriting/Financing: 27% / 20 Qs), and Function 3 (M&A, Tender Offers & Restructuring: 24% / 18 Qs), 301 FSRS-4.5 flashcards, and an exact 85-question / 150-minute 1:1 Prometric simulator. Whenever an EV/EBITDA bridge, diluted treasury-stock calculation, WACC formula, Form S-1 cooling-off rule, or Reg M restricted period trips you up late at night, Vory—your 24/7 Socratic instructor—gives you instant, personalized 1-on-1 step-by-step coaching on demand for $25/month or $199/year.
Is VoraPrep a full Series 79 course with lessons and study plans, or just a practice question bank?
VoraPrep is a complete, end-to-end Series 79 curriculum—never merely a question-first QBank. Your study journey starts with 50 interactive conceptual lessons featuring visual valuation decision trees, SEC registration timelines, and M&A tender-offer flowcharts, supported by a printable 12-week Study Plan PDF and IB formula cheat sheets, before reinforcing mastery with 1,553 adaptive MCQs, 301 FSRS-4.5 flashcards, and full-length 1:1 Prometric mock exams.
How does VoraPrep's Series 79 Readiness Score Predictor work compared to FINRA's 73% passing score?
The official FINRA Series 79 passing score is 73% (55 of 75 scored questions). VoraPrep's Calibrated Pass-Readiness Score Predictor tracks your real-time mastery across all 3 FINRA functions: reaching 75%+ Readiness (with 80% course completion) qualifies you for our Access Until You Pass and 100% Annual Tuition Refund Guarantee, while scoring 80%+ on VoraPrep's full-length 85-question / 150-minute 1:1 Prometric Mock Exams serves as our GreenLight Readiness Benchmark—giving you a 7-point safety buffer above FINRA's 73% cut-score.
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