Practice
Take-home work with personalised corrections to go deeper on every concept
The difference between an average candidate and a successful one often comes down to the ability to produce a complete analysis independently. Our take-home assignments replicate the real tasks posed in Transaction Services interviews — with a personalised written correction for each submission.
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The case studies are clear, realistic, and built real confidence. I genuinely feel the training played a key role in helping me land the job.
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You cannot self-assess the quality of a TS memo without a professional reference
A due diligence take-home assignment differs from an academic exercise: the expected depth of analysis, the structure of commentary and the logic of adjustments all follow professional standards that only a TS practitioner can evaluate. Working without expert feedback means training in a vacuum — and not knowing whether your level is truly interview-ready.
Key figure
9/10candidates who believed they were ready on written work had to fundamentally rework their approach after their first Transaction Services Training expert-corrected assignment.
Take-home work with personalised corrections to go deeper on every concept
Realistic format drawn from TS interview cases
A dataset from a fictional but credible due diligence is provided with precise instructions: identify defensible add-backs over three years, recalculate normalised NWC, or build a net debt bridge from an annotated balance sheet. This format matches what Big 4 recruiters send between interview rounds. 3 assignments of increasing difficulty train you to produce a complete analysis within the time allowed.
Personalised expert written correction on your submission
A detailed answer key is provided after submission: expected reasoning step by step, common conceptual traps, the most penalising structural errors (unjustified restatement, NWC on the wrong basis, debt-like items omitted) and a commented assessment of your approach. This correction is not generic — it pinpoints what you did and why a Deloitte or PwC TS recruiter would have judged it insufficient.
Measurable, iterative progression
You compare successive submissions through cumulative comments — concretely seeing whether structural errors from your first assignment disappeared by the third. This objective progression indicator is more reliable than a quiz score for assessing your real level. Candidates who submit all 3 assignments progress from a hesitant first draft to an analysis defensible in front of a Big 4 manager.
Measurable outcomes
500+ candidates prepared, 100% in internship or full-time role. Transaction Services Training is a proven method.
Our team
Our team is made up of former Transaction Services analysts and managers, including Big 4 recruiters. They share directly what is evaluated in the interview — because they have been on the other side of the table.
Why Transaction Services Training
and not another programme?
 ✦ Recommended |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% specialised in Transaction Services | Only one | |||
| Full case studies with detailed corrections | 8+ | 1–2 | 1–2 | |
| EBITDA / Net Debt / NWC adjustments documented | 150+ | A few | Rare | |
| Reusable TS Excel models | 4+ | Limited | ||
| Mock interview with Big 4 recruiter | Included | |||
| Team responsive within the hour | Included | Limited | ||
| Updated monthly | Yes | Occasional | ||
| Private student community | 500+ members | |||
| One-time price, no subscription | Yes | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
Comparison based on publicly available offers as of 2025. Data subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Financial Due Diligence take-home assignment look like at Big 4?
How can you assess the quality of a Financial Due Diligence memo without expert feedback?
It is very difficult — and this is precisely the problem with solo preparation. Without a professional reference, you don't know whether your level of detail is sufficient, your structure is readable or your adjustments are justified at the right level of rigour.Do Transaction Services Training take-home assignments include a detailed correction by a TS expert?
Yes. Each take-home includes a model correction written to Big 4 professional standards, with justified adjustments, structured commentary and identified frequent mistakes. Some plans also include personalised feedback.How many take-home assignments are available in the Transaction Services training?
The training includes several progressive take-home assignments — from a simple case to a full Financial Due Diligence exercise — to familiarise candidates with the format and standards expected at Big 4 firms and M&A boutiques.What prerequisites are needed before tackling Transaction Services Training take-home assignments?
It is recommended to complete the core courses and at least a few guided exercises before attempting take-home assignments. These are designed as real-conditions tests — their value depends on working without external help during the exercise.How long does it take to complete a Transaction Services Training Financial Due Diligence take-home assignment?
Transaction Services Training take-home assignments are calibrated to real Big 4 formats: 48 to 72 hours of time, with a realistic dataset. Effective working time is 3 to 6 hours depending on level. This format acclimatises you to real conditions before facing them in an actual interview.Why is completing a Transaction Services Training take-home assignment more valuable than reading a model correction?
Working through a take-home assignment forces you to mobilise your knowledge without a safety net — exactly as in an interview. The correction becomes far more valuable because you have already produced your own analysis. Reading a correction without attempting the work produces no lasting retention.
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500+ candidates prepared their interviews with this programme. Those who landed the role have one thing in common: they worked the cases before walking into the room.
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