Series 79 Exam — Mock Exams & Practice Tests

The Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative Qualification Exam) is a representative-level FINRA exam focused on investment banking work: collecting and analyzing data, supporting underwriting/new financing transactions, and advising on M&A, tender offers, and restructurings.

Key points:

• Sponsorship required: you must be associated with a FINRA member firm (or other applicable SRO member firm) to sit for Series 79.
• Corequisite: you must pass SIE + Series 79 to obtain the Investment Banking registration.

Use this hub as your study flow:

• Overview: exam format, timing, score, and what’s tested
• Syllabus: blueprint → functions → learning objectives (practice links included)
• Cheatsheet: valuation toolkit, deal workflows, and high-yield traps
• Practice: timed mocks + targeted drills
• FAQ: eligibility, SIE relationship, scope (what Series 79 does/doesn’t cover)
• Resources: official FINRA links and the content outline PDF
• Updates: content changes and syllabus mapping updates

In this section

• Series 79 Cheatsheet — Valuation Toolkit, Offerings, M&A & Restructurings
  Comprehensive FINRA Series 79 reference: data and due diligence workflow, financial statements, valuation frameworks (EV bridge, multiples, DCF, WACC, accretion/dilution), public vs exempt offerings, underwriting syndicate mechanics, M&A process and key terms, tender offer rules, and restructuring basics.
• Series 79 Exam Overview — Format, Weights & Eligibility
  Understand the FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) at a glance: structure, timing, passing score, function weights, eligibility and what to do after you pass.
• Series 79 FAQ — Common Questions & Quick Answers
  Answers to common questions about the FINRA Series 79 exam: eligibility and sponsorship, SIE corequisite, format/timing, scoring, retakes, scope, and how to study.
• Series 79 Practice — Mock Exams & Topic Drills
  Launch Series 79 practice: full-length timed mocks and targeted drills mapped to FINRA’s Series 79 job functions with detailed explanations.
• Series 79 Resources — Official FINRA Links & Content Outline
  Official resources for the FINRA Series 79 exam: exam page, content outline PDF, enrollment/scheduling, exam-day policies, and related rule references.
• Series 79 Syllabus — Blueprint & Learning Objectives
  FINRA Series 79 syllabus mapped to the official job functions with clear learning objectives and quick links to targeted practice.
• Series 79 Updates — Blueprint & Content Changes
  Track changes to the Series 79 study hub: syllabus mapping, cheat sheet refinements, practice coverage, resources, and copy updates.