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Corporate Finance Explained | How Leveraged Buyouts Work: Inside Private Equity’s Most Powerful Tool

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Leveraged Buyout (LBO) is one of the most powerful and high-stakes tools in modern finance. It is the primary engine of the private equity (PE) in...

Corporate Finance Explained | Understanding Goodwill: The Intangible Asset

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the high-stakes world of M&A, Goodwill is arguably the most important yet invisible asset on a modern balance sheet. It represents the "engine ...

Corporate Finance Explained | How Inflation Impacts Strategy, Costs, and Capital Decisions

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation is no longer just a macroeconomic headline; it is a systematic distortion of the corporate financial engine. For finance teams, high inflati...

Corporate Finance Explained | How Sports Franchises Make (and Lose) Money

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professional sports franchises are some of the most recognizable brands on earth, yet many operate with negative annual cash flows. This deep dive mov...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Spin-Offs: How Breaking Up Creates More Shareholder Value

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In finance, success often means getting bigger, yet time and again, the market cheers when a huge company decides to intentionally break itself up. Wh...

Corporate Finance Explained | How Inflation Impacts Profitability & How Companies Adapt

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation is a brutal, immediate pressure point on corporate finance, forcing CFOs and analysts to completely overhaul their operating models. In thi...

What's New at CFI | Excel Data Visualization & Dashboards

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Excel Data Visualization & Dashboards: Turn Raw Data into Executive-Ready StoriesExcel is the foundational tool for analysis, but simply having da...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Business of Bankruptcy: How Companies Collapse and Come Back

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FinPod: Corporate Bankruptcy Strategy - Reorganization vs. LiquidationWhen a major corporation files for bankruptcy, it’s not always the end, it's o...

Member Spotlight | Marlon Uniada

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CFI Member Spotlight: From Local Accounting to Global Finance with MarlonMarlon's journey is a powerful testament to the value of self-directed learni...

Corporate Finance Explained | How Stock Market Indices Shape Valuations and Strategy

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FinPod: The Hidden Power of Stock Indices: S&P 500, Dow, & Corporate StrategyEveryone sees the headlines ("The S&P 500 is up"), but few un...

What's New at CFI | Interest Rate Swap

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FinPod: Interest Rate Swaps Masterclass: Modeling SOFR & The End of LIBORThe Interest Rate Swap (IRS) market, the biggest derivative contract in t...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Financial Strategies of Subscription-Based Businesses

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FinPod: Subscription Economics: Mastering LTV, Churn, and Recurring RevenueThe Subscription Economy has fundamentally reshaped corporate finance, movi...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Tax Strategies

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do profitable giants like Apple and Amazon report billions in earnings yet often pay surprisingly low effective tax rates (ETR)? On this episode o...

Corporate Finance Explained | How Companies Manage Currency Risk

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a company operating globally, foreign exchange (FX) risk is a significant threat that can instantly erode profits and derail strategic forec...

What's New at CFI | Excel Skills for Professionals Specialization

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Excel is the universal language of finance and the critical foundation that new technologies, including AI, build upon. But how do you go from simply ...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Rise of Corporate Venture Capital: How Companies Invest Like VCs

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your company is launching its own corporate venture capital (CVC) fund. Suddenly, traditional financial models don't apply. Corporate Venture Capital ...

Member Spotlight | Alexandra McLaren

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we are thrilled to host Alexandra McLaren, a Manager at EY Parthenon specializing in M&A transa...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Finance Behind Mega Acquisitions

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FinPod: The Billion Dollar Question: How Corporations Pay for Massive Acquisitions (M&A Financing)When a Fortune 100 company buys another for tens...

What's New at CFI | Communication and Presentation Skills for Finance Professionals

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FinPod: Communication & Presentation Skills for Finance | Why Soft Skills are Your Career AcceleratorTechnical skills are essential, but if you ca...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Power of Financial Ratios

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial ratios are the essential shorthand analysts use to distill massive financial statements into actionable insights. In this episode of Corpora...

Corporate Finance Explained | Hedge Funds in Corporate Finance: Myths, Realities, and Case Studies

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in corporate finance, you need to understand the true influence of Hedge Funds. They are not just market speculators; they are powerful, con...

Corporate Finance Explained | Special Dividends: Strength, Signals, and Strategy

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever see a company announce a massive, one-time cash payout and wonder what's really going on? These "special dividends" are more than just financial ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Bonds vs. Bank Loans: Choosing the Right Debt Financing

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a Fortune 100 company needs billions, the choice between issuing corporate bonds and securing a bank loan is a critical strategic dilemma. It's n...

What's New at CFI | Job Board

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we discuss our CFI Job Board, a curated resource designed to connect you directly with top finance rol...

Corporate Finance Explained | Working Capital Management: Strategies for Optimizing Liquidity

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how a profitable company can suddenly face bankruptcy? The answer lies in Working Capital Management (WCM). In this episode of Corporate F...

Member Spotlight | Iuliia Tuseeva

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we showcase the incredible journey of Iuliia Tuseeva, an Equity Analyst at the BEAM Fund and a stud...

Corporate Finance Explained | IPOs, Direct Listings, and SPACs: How Companies Go Public

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why companies like Airbnb, Spotify, and WeWork chose such different paths to the public markets? In this episode of Corporate Finance Ex...

What's New at CFI | AI Tutor

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we're introducing the CFI AI Tutor, a powerful learning assistant designed to provide instant, context...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Hidden Risks of Off Balance Sheet Financing

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your company's balance sheet looks clean, but what financial secrets might be hiding just off the books? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explaine...

Careers in Finance | Shubham Mittal

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Wells Fargo to McKinsey: A Career Journey in Finance with Shubham MittalIn this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Shubham...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Governance: Boards, Executives, and Financial Oversight

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some companies thrive while others, with seemingly great products, collapse? The answer often lies in an unseen force: corp...

What's New at CFI | Data Analysis in Python

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to take your data analysis skills to the next level? In this episode of What's New at CFI, we chat with subject matter expert Joseph Yeates abou...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Role of Credit Ratings: Impact, Strategy, and Real World Lessons

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how giants like Apple and Toyota fund their massive operations? The secret isn't just in their sales, it's in their corporate credit ratin...

Member Spotlight | Soliman Abbas

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Soliman Abbas's journey into investment banking is a masterclass in persistence and proactive learning. In this episode of Member Spotlight, the recen...

Corporate Finance Explained | Navigating Corporate Finance in Emerging Markets

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expanding into a high-growth region like Brazil or India is full of potential, but from a finance perspective, it's a unique mix of intense risks and ...

What's New at CFI | Getting Started with Python

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a finance professional who relies on Excel but is curious about the power of programming? In this episode of FinPod: What's New at CFI, we're ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Lessons from Major Business Failures

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blockbuster, Lehman Brothers, WeWork. The names are familiar, but the financial stories behind their collapse are often a mystery. In this deep dive, ...

Careers in Finance | Charlie Schilling

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance with CFI, we're joined by Charlie Schilling, the CEO of Macabacus. Charlie's career journey is a masterclass in ...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Psychology of Financial Decision Making

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've spent days building a perfect financial model, yet something about the final decision just feels "off." The numbers don't lie, but our own brai...

What's New at CFI: Crafting the Narrative & Storytelling with Data

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your crucial financial analysis gets lost in translation? You're not alone. In this episode of FinPod's "What's New at CFI", we sit dow...

Understanding Economic Indicators and Market Trends | Corporate Finance Explained

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we delve into the essential practice of integrating macroeconomic analysis into corporate financial st...

Member Spotlight | Milerde Armando

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, where we chat with our global community about their unique career paths in finance. In ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Navigating Crises and Recessions

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we're tackling one of the most vital topics in business and finance: how companies handle fi...

What's New at CFI | FP&A Tool Selection with Paul Barnhurst

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to What's New at CFI on FinPod! In this exciting episode, we're joined by Paul Barnhurst, The FP&A Guy, as he introduces CFI's brand-...

Careers in Finance | Tim Vipond: From Investment Banking to Founding CFI

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to FinPod by CFI's "Careers in Finance" series! In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Tim Vipond, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Co...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Power of Credit Ratings

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to understand how credit ratings actually affect your company’s financial decisions?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack h...

Careers in Finance | Eric S. Byunn

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Eric Byunn, Partner and Co-Founder of Centana Growth Partners, to unpack the journey...

Corporate Finance Explained | Are Stock Buybacks Good for Shareholders?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s really behind the rise of corporate stock buybacks? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down how buybacks work, when the...

Corporate Finance Explained | How Bias Impacts Corporate Finance

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you building your budget—or defending your assumptions?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore how cognitive bias quietly inf...

Corporate Finance Explained | Emerging Markets

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expanding into emerging markets? Finance teams face a whole new level of risk and opportunity. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we reve...

What's New at CFI | Economic Analysis for FP&A with Mimi Hu

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Course: Economic Analysis for FP&A – New from CFIIn this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we walk through our latest course ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Shareholder vs Stakeholder: A Corporate Finance Strategy Debate

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is corporate finance about maximizing shareholder value, or should companies focus on broader stakeholder interests? In this episode of Corporate Fina...

Corporate Finance Explained | Why Companies Go Bankrupt

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do big companies collapse? And how can corporate finance professionals spot the warning signs before it’s too late?In this episode of Corporate ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Understanding Economic Indicators: A Guide for FP&A and Finance Teams

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is corporate finance about maximizing shareholder value, or should companies focus on broader stakeholder interests? In this episode of Corporate Fina...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Dividend Policy: Payouts and Reinvestment

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do companies decide between paying dividends and reinvesting profits? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the key consid...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Restructuring: Spin-Offs and Value Creation

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do companies spin off parts of their business, and how does it create shareholder value?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore...

What's New at CFI | Forecasting Techniques

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we spotlight CFI’s new course “Forecasting Techniques” with expert instructor Duncan McKeen. I...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Treasury: Liquidity, Risk, and Capital Allocation

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does the treasury team impact corporate strategy? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the critical role of the corporate...

Member Spotlight | Judith Singh

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Member Spotlight on FinPod, UK-based finance professional Judith Singh, FCCA, CFM, FMVA, shares her inspiring path to success witho...

Corporate Finance Explained | Financial Storytelling

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mastering Financial Storytelling for Strategic Influence in Corporate FinanceIn this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we explore one ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Navigating High Interest Rate Environments

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How High Interest Rates Are Reshaping Corporate Finance StrategyIn this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we explore how high interest...

Member Spotlight | Funmilola Oriji

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Philosophy to Finance: Funmi Oriji’s Global Career JourneyIn this episode of Member Spotlight on FinPod, Funmi Oriji shares her inspiring path ...

What's New at CFI | Budgeting Processes: Operating, Capital, and Cash Budgets

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do major companies plan for long-term success and stay agile when things change? In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Duncan McKeen breaks down...

Corporate Finance Explained | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Data-Driven Decisions

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is more than simple math, it’s the cornerstone of smart business decisions. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explain...

Careers in Finance | Gabriel Fung

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PhD to Corporate Finance & M&A? Gabriel Fung's Unconventional Journey!Ever wondered how a PhD in Pathology transitions to high-stakes roles in...

Corporate Finance Explained | Scenario Planning & Sensitivity Analysis in Corporate Finance

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of constant change, rising interest rates, inflation, and global disruptions, how do top companies prepare for the unexpected? In this epis...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Debt Management: Strategies and Risk

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we dive into the world of corporate debt management, a crucial aspect of business strategy t...

Member Spotlight | Russel Tan

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight, we sit down with Russel Tan, a dynamic professional from Singapore who’s bridging the worlds of engineering...

Corporate Finance Explained | Strategic Capital Allocation

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do companies decide where to invest, when to return cash to shareholders, or when to take bold risks on new technologies? In this episode of Corpo...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Turnarounds: Rebuilding Financial Health

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a company starts slipping, has declining margins, mounting debt, or cash flow concerns? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explain...

Careers in Finance | From Big Four to CFO: Sharron Xiao

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to go from audit associate to CFO of a PE-backed startup? In this episode of Careers in Finance, host Meeyeon reconnects with longti...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Tax Strategies Optimizing Liabilities Legally

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how companies like Tesla, Apple, and Amazon strategically use corporate tax planning to drive profitability, fund innovation, and stay compet...

Corporate Finance Explained | ESG and Corporate Finance: The Financial Impact of Sustainability

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have evolved from a corporate buzzw...

Member Spotlight | Jorge Marques

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge Marques joined CFI back when it was just a WeWork dream, and now he's a portfolio manager at North Growth Management. In this episode, Jorge sha...

Corporate Finance Explained | Behavioral Finance: How Psychology Shapes Financial Decisions

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when emotion and psychology creep into financial decisions? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we unpack the human...

Corporate Finance Explained | Private Equity Unlocked: Strategy, Investment, and Corporate Growth

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What drives success in private equity? In this episode of Careers in Finance, we unpack the strategies behind some of the biggest PE deals in history,...

Careers in Finance | Denisia Pereira

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you pivot from aerospace engineering to venture capital? In this episode of Careers in Finance, Denisia Pereira shares her remarkable journey f...

Corporate Finance Explained | The Modern CFO: From Finance Leader to Strategic Business Architect

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of FinPod, we break down how the CFO role is transforming and what that means for ambitious finance professionals. From FP&A to bo...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Finance for Startups: A Financial Strategy Guide

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this FinPod episode, we discuss how startups approach funding, growth, and risk differently from established companies. From venture capital and bo...

Member Spotlight | Celine Chaabani: How I Found My Path in Capital Markets with the CMSA®

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI’s Member Spotlight, we sit down with Celine Chaabani, a CFI learner and recent graduate. She candidly shares how she went fro...

Corporate Finance Explained | Economic Moats: Competitive Advantage in Corporate Finance

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What separates companies that have thrived for decades, like Apple, Amazon, and Google, from those that have disappeared? It all comes down to economi...

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Risk Management in Corporate Finance

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of FinPod, we unpack one of the most critical topics in finance today: risk management. From inflation and interest rate hikes to glob...

Careers in Finance | Paul "The FP&A Guy" Barnhurst

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance, we sit down with Paul Barnhurst—also known as The FP&A Guy—to explore what it means to build a career i...

Corporate Finance Explained | AI in Corporate Finance

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping corporate finance, moving beyond simple automation to become a powerful strategic partner. Discover ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Cash Flow Management

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for expert Cash Flow Management and Liquidity Strategy insights vital for Business Survival and sustainable Business Growth. This Corporate Fi...

Member Spotlight | Paul Barnhurst & Scott Powell - 100 Episodes of FinPod Special

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of CFI’s FinPod, we’re joined by our co-founder Scott Powell and founder of “The FP&A Guy,” Paul Barnhurst, to exp...

Corporate Finance Explained | Determining Business Worth for Finance Teams

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do investors, analysts, and companies decide what a business is really worth? In this deep dive episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Mergers & Acquisitions

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) shape the corporate landscape, but what makes a deal successful? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, ...

Careers in Finance | Bob Wang

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of starting your own business after a career in finance or accounting? In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we talk to Bob Wang—...

Corporate Finance Explained | Cost of Capital

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do top companies manage their cost of capital for sustainable growth? In this episode, we explore how Tesla, Amazon, and Apple optimize their Weig...

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Treasury Management

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do major corporations manage billions in cash while minimizing financial risk? In this episode, we explore treasury management strategies used by ...

Member Spotlight | Flavio Simoncini

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Member Spotlight episode on FinPod, we meet Flavio Simoncini—an early-career finance professional currently in a three-year graduate program...

Corporate Finance Explained | FP&A in Action

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do top companies use FP&A to drive business strategy? In this episode, we break down how Tesla, Netflix, Amazon, and more leverage Financial P...

Corporate Finance Explained | High-Impact FP&A: Mastering Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Analysis

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore the strategic power of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in driving business suc...

Careers in Finance | Nicole Lee

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Nicole Lee, a former UBS executive director who navigated a remarkable career transi...

What's New at CFI | Making Effective Business Decisions

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of FinPod, we introduce our latest course: Making Effective Business Decisions—designed to help FP&A professionals and finance t...

Corporate Finance Explained | FP&A and Business Strategy

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FP&A Explained: How Financial Planning & Analysis Drives Business StrategyFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is more than just numbe...

Careers in Finance | Smith Lordeus

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking Into FP&A: How Data, Finance, and Leadership Shape CareersHow do you transition from data analytics into FP&A? What skills make FP&am...

Corporate Finance Explained | Understanding Capital Structure – Balancing Debt and Equity

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debt vs. Equity: How Companies Make Capital Structure DecisionsHow do companies decide between debt and equity financing? Every corporate finance prof...

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Financial Modeling

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to improve your financial modeling skills? This episode of Corporate Finance Explained dives into the essential techniques and best practices use...