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Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Debt Management: Strategies and Risk

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

Member Spotlight | Russel Tan

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 and finance. Join ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Strategic Capital Allocation

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 Corporate Finance Expl...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Turnarounds: Rebuilding Financial Health

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

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

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 longtime friend and fin...

Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Tax Strategies Optimizing Liabilities Legally

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

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

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

Member Spotlight | Jorge Marques

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 shares his path from...

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

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

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

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, from Blackstone’...

Careers in Finance | Denisia Pereira

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

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

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 board-level strategy, t...

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

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

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

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 from avoiding finance ...

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

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

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Risk Management in Corporate Finance

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 global supply chain v...

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

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 in Financial Planning & An...

Corporate Finance Explained | AI in Corporate Finance

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

Corporate Finance Explained | Cash Flow Management

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

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

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 explore how AI, automation, and ...

Corporate Finance Explained | Determining Business Worth for Finance Teams

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

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Careers in Finance | Bob Wang

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—CPA, entrepreneur,...

Corporate Finance Explained | Cost of Capital

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

Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Treasury Management

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

Member Spotlight | Flavio Simoncini

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

Corporate Finance Explained | FP&A in Action

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 Planning & Analysis (F...

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

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

Careers in Finance | Nicole Lee

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 transition after 13 yea...

What's New at CFI | Making Effective Business Decisions

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