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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...

Careers in Finance | Mimi Hu

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to Build a Career in FP&A | Finance Jobs, Skills & Growth InsightsFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is one of the fastest-growi...

What's New at CFI | FP&A 3-Statement Modeling

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Mastering FP&A 3-Statement ModelingBuilding a 3-statement financial model is a critical skill for finance professionals, but many struggle to...

Corporate Finance Explained | Analyzing Financial Statements

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the fundamentals of financial statement analysis—a vital skill for corporate finance p...

Member Spotlight | Ayesha Felice N. Zain

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI's podcast, Ayesha Zain shares her inspiring journey from a background in public administration and philosophy to her current ro...

What's New at CFI | Managing Your Stakeholders

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI, Meeyeon and Ryan Spendelow discuss the importance of stakeholder management in various professional settings, es...

Careers in Finance | Ahmed Aboushady

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ahmed Aboushady takes us through his extensive career in risk management, from his education in Cairo to professional experiences in ...

What's New at CFI | What's New CFI: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs)

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Meeyeon and Ryan discuss collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), exploring their structure, relevance, and the impact of the...

Member Spotlight | Francis Faucher

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI's Member Spotlight Podcast, Meeyeon sits down with Francis Faucher to discuss his unconventional path into finance. Originally ...

Careers in Finance | Logan Burchett

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Logan Burchett, co-founder and COO of Forecaster, shares his unexpected career path—from aspiring lawyer to finance professional to...

What's New at CFI | Accounting for Inventory

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Ryan is joined by Jeff Schmidt to introduce CFI’s latest course, Accounting for Inventory. They discuss the ...

Member Spotlight | Nigel Rayford

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI's Member Spotlight, Nigel Rayford shares his inspiring journey into the finance world, detailing his educational background, ca...

What's New at CFI | Investment Banking and Private Equity Modeling Specialization

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Meeyeon, Jeff, and Duncan discuss the newly launched specialization in Investment Banking and Private Equity (IB and PE) at CFI. Joi...

Careers in Finance | Susanne Swaniker

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance, we learn that sometimes it takes a little bit of grit. Susanne Swaniker, Group Financial Controller at De Beers...

What's New at CFI | Risk Management Specialization

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI, we sit down with Ryan Spendelow to discuss the newly launched Risk Management specialization. We explore the ess...

Member Spotlight | Dang Duong

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI's FinPod podcast, we sit down with Dang Duong, a young finance enthusiast from Singapore. Join us as we talk about Dang's journ...

Member Spotlight | Antowan Batts

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Member Spotlight, I get to sit down with someone who can't sit still in the absolute best of ways. Antowan has done a little bit of everyth...

Careers in Finance | Chris Stanley

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we chat with Chris Stanley, an experienced finance professional turned successful business founder, a...

Careers in Finance | Bill Dillmeier

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance, we have an insightful conversation with Bill Dillmeier, exploring his unique career journey in finance. Bill sh...

What's New at CFI | Advanced Prompting for Financial Statement Analysis

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI, we are talking about a course that is going to help make everyone's job a little bit easier. The course itself...

Careers in Finance | Ben Murray

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance, we sit down with Ben Murray, known as the SaaS CFO, who shares his unique career journey from customer service ...

What's New at CFI | Careers in Finance – New Course Release

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI, you have the whole gang: Ryan Spendelow, Duncan McKeen, Jeff Schmidt, and Sebastian Taylor. We all took part in ...

What's New at CFI | Governance Issues & Materiality

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of What's New at CFI, join us as we talk about the G in ESG. Our latest ESG offering is a mini module of three courses with a modul...

What's New at CFI | Social Issues & Materiality

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of What's New at CFI, join us as we talk all about the S in ESG. Our latest ESG offering is a mini module of three courses with a m...

What's New at CFI | Environmental Issues & Materiality

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of What's New at CFI, join us as we talk all about the E in ESG. Our latest ESG offering is a mini module of three courses with a m...

Careers in Finance | Eric Mason

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Eric Mason, CFO of the City of Quincy, to explore his journey into municipal finance...

What's New at CFI | Intro to M&A

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of What's New at CFI, we are talking about one of your favorite topics: Mergers and Acquisitions, or better known as, M&A! We'r...

Member Spotlight | Devrhoid Davis - from Medical Radiation Physics to Finance

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we speak with CFI member Devrhoid Davis, who shares how following his passion and pursuing what mad...

What's New at CFI | Normalizing Income Statements

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not about the extraordinary, it's about making it ordinary. In this episode we talk about our Normalizing Income Statements course where we spotl...

Careers in Finance | Scott Powell

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance, we sit down with Co-Founder of CFI, Scott Powell. If you are familiar with CFI, then you will know Scott as an ...

What's New at CFI | ChatGPT for Data Analysis

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data analysis has had some immense benefits with the introduction of ChatGPT. A great deal of the 'heavy lifting' can be done with ChatGPT, but it tak...

Careers in Finance | Ashok Manthena - Special Episode - AI Discussion

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome back Ashok Manthena, founder of Chatfin.ai and finance analytics expert. Ashok shares insi...

What's New at CFI | Operational Risk Management in Banks

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod,  we discuss operational risk management in banks, breaking down its four main dimensions: people, p...

Careers in Finance | James M. Binsfeld

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Careers in Finance on FinPod, James M. Binsfeld shares his story as a leader at the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund, where he ma...

What's New at CFI | Accounting for Financial Analysts Specialization

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we introduce our newest specialization, Accounting for Financial Analysts, which is designed for finan...

Careers in Finance | Mark Allbee

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we chat with Mark Allbee, VP of Finance and Operations at Roko Labs. Mark shares his journey from Big...

What's New at CFI | FP&A Professional Model Protection & Presentation

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we discuss the latest course in the FP&A Specialization, FP&A Professional Model Protection ...

Careers in Finance | Jack McCullough on the Role of CFOs

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Jack McCullough, the founder and CEO of the CFO Leadership Council. Jack has had a d...

Member Spotlight | Shawn Jahromi

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we speak with CFI member Shawn Jahromi, an experienced project manager and entrepreneur with a uniq...

Careers in Finance | Duncan McKeen

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Duncan McKeen, a seasoned equity research analyst turned financial modeler and educa...

What's New at CFI | Introduction to Comparable Valuation

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we dive into the latest addition to our course lineup, Comparable Valuation Fundamentals. Our expert i...

Member Spotlight | Charaf Bourhalla

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we feature Charaf Bourhalla, a seasoned finance professional who has built a career with major firm...

What's New at CFI | FP&A Professional Model Roll Forward & Analysis

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we discuss the newly released course, FP&A Professional: Model Roll Forward and Analysis. This c...

Careers in Finance | Alex Yuditski – Investment Banking

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we talk to Alex Yuditski, a growth investor at Bessemer Venture Partners. Starting with a pivot in co...

What's New CFI | Introduction to Bank Valuation

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we’re excited to introduce our latest course, "Intro to Bank Valuations." We’ve designed this cour...

Careers in Finance | Wall Street Skinny

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome Kristen Kelly and Jennifer Saarbach, founders of The Wall Street Skinny. Through their pod...

What's New at CFI | Accounting for Diluted Shares

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we dive into the complexities of calculating diluted shares, including how various factors—such as...

Careers in Finance | Iain Main

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Iain Main, who has built a career working across global markets. Iain began his jour...

What's New at CFI | Accounting for Leases

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we discuss accounting for leases, focusing on the key differences between operating and finance leases...

Careers in Finance | Zane Tarence

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Zane Tarence, Partner and Managing Director at the investment banking firm, Founders...

What's New at CFI | AI-Powered Scenario Analysis

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we discuss the power of AI for finance, focusing on AI-powered scenario analysis and its impact on f...

Careers in Finance | Ashok Manthena

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we talk with Ashok Manthena about his experiences at companies like Google, Gap, and Ingersoll Rand, ...