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Corporate Finance Explained | Capital Structure Optimization: Balancing Debt, Equity, and Risk
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if borrowing billions of dollars could make a company stronger… or destroy it?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down cap...
Corporate Finance Explained | Private Capital Raising: PE, VC, and Private Credit
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest companies in the world are no longer built in public markets?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack the hidden ...
What's New at CFI | PowerPoint and Pitchbooks
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Meeyeon sits down with Ryan Spendelow, VP of Content and Curriculum, to break down CFI’s latest practice lab...
Corporate Finance Explained | Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention: Protecting Financial Integrity
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we dive into one of the most critical but overlooked foundations of finance: internal controls and fra...
What's New at CFI | SQL Fundamentals
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Meeyeon Park speaks with Joseph Yeates about the refreshed SQL Fundamentals course and what has changed in the...
Corporate Finance Explained | Dividend Strategy: How Companies Decide When to Return Cash
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What should a company do with billions in cash? Reinvest in growth, pay down debt, or return it to shareholders?In this episode of Corporate Finance E...
What's New at CFI | Strategic Problem Solving
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you solving the right problem or just solving it quickly?In today’s fast-moving world of AI, shifting markets, and constant complexity, the bigg...
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Banking Relationships
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a company can’t access its own cash?In March 2023, billion-dollar startups suddenly found themselves unable to make payroll. Not b...
What's New at CFI | AI Prompting for Financial Analysis
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What’s New at CFI, we introduce our latest practice lab: AI Prompting for Financial Analysis, designed to help finance profession...
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Governance: How Boards Shape Financial Outcomes
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down corporate governance and why the structure of a company’s board can determin...
Members Spotlight | Albert Lee
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we sit down with Albert Lee, CPA, an FP&A leader, Chicago Booth MBA candidate, and founder of A...
Corporate Finance Explained | Post-Merger Integration: Why Most M&A Deals Fail
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we discuss the reality behind one of the most dramatic events in corporate strategy: mergers...
Corporate Finance Explained | ESG and Financial Materiality: What Actually Impacts Performance
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down one of the most debated topics in modern business: ESG (Environmental, Social,...
Corporate Finance Explained | How Companies Set Financial Targets
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Excel case studies are one of the best ways to build real confidence with formulas, data analysis, and reporting workflows. This hands-on Excel challe...
What's New at CFI | Strategic Problem Solving with Jeroen Kraaijenbrink
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we introduce a brand new course designed to help professionals tackle one of the most overlooked ski...
Corporate Finance Explained | M&A Strategy: Why Companies Buy Other Companies
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down one of the most dramatic and misunderstood areas of corporate strategy: merger...
Corporate Finance Explained | Cost of Capital
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we dive into the invisible number that decides whether growth creates value or destroys it: ...
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Forecasting: Why Predictions Go Wrong
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forecasting is supposed to be the corporate crystal ball. In reality, it’s the nervous system of the organization, and it’s almost always wrong.In...
Member Spotlight | Alex Murray
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CFI’s Member Spotlight, we sit down with Alex Murray, a UK-based financial analyst whose path into finance started far outside th...
Corporate Finance Explained | Competitive Moats: How Companies Build Long Term Advantage
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down competitive moats and the financial mechanics that allow a small subset of com...
Corporate Finance Explained | Dynamic Pricing: How Data Driven Pricing Protects Margins
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we examine dynamic pricing and why pricing is one of the most powerful and misunderstood lev...
Corporate Finance Explained | The Economics of Scale
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we examine economies of scale, why growth strengthens some businesses while destroying value...
Corporate Finance Explained | Scenario Planning and Sensitivity Analysis in Uncertain Markets
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we examine corporate scenario planning and why it has become a core capability for finance t...
Corporate Finance Explained | Capital Allocation Excellence: How Leaders Decide Where Money Goes
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone talks about visionary products and relentless hustle, but what really sets industry giants apart? In this episode of Corporate Finance Expla...
Corporate Finance Explained | Project Finance and Funding Large Scale Investments
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down project finance and explain how companies fund massive infrastructure projects...
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Culture and Financial Performance
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down how company culture affects financial performance and why culture should be tr...
Careers in Finance | Nirav Shah
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Nirav Shah, founder and partner at Bursar Investments, to unpack his path from softw...
Corporate Finance Explained | Cash Flow Forecasting
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down cash flow forecasting, why profitable companies still fail, and how liquidity,...
Corporate Finance Explained | Zero-Based Budgeting
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In most companies, budget season is a predictable exercise in "incrementalism," taking last year’s numbers and adding a 5% bump. But what happens wh...
Corporate Finance Explained | Financial Due Diligence
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In corporate development and finance, the excitement of an acquisition often masks the underlying risks. Financial Due Diligence (FDD) is the structur...
Careers in Finance | Hayley Rosenlund
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Rosenlund’s career is a masterclass in navigating the high-pressure world of Capital Markets while maintaining personal integrity. From her e...
Corporate Finance Explained | The Finance Behind Corporate Sustainability
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Going green" has transitioned from a PR commitment to a core financial strategy. For corporate finance teams, the challenge is no longer whether to i...
Corporate Finance Explained | How Corporate Culture Drives, or Destroys, Financial Performance
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In corporate finance, we often focus on balance sheets, cash flow, and NPV. However, there is an "invisible factor" that dictates whether those number...
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Spin Offs: Why Companies Break Up to Unlock Value
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate success is often measured by growth and diversification, but for many conglomerates, being too big leads to a "conglomerate discount." This ...
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...