Podcast Episodes

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

Episode 174

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 "knowing" Excel to thinking fluently in it, maxim…

Published on 12 hours ago

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

Episode 173

Your company is launching its own corporate venture capital (CVC) fund. Suddenly, traditional financial models don't apply. Corporate Venture Capital is a unique, high-variance asset class that deman…

Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago

Member Spotlight | Alexandra McLaren

Episode 172

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 transaction diligence and business valuations. 

Alex's backg…

Published on 1 week ago

Corporate Finance Explained | The Finance Behind Mega Acquisitions

Episode 171

FinPod: The Billion Dollar Question: How Corporations Pay for Massive Acquisitions (M&A Financing)

When a Fortune 100 company buys another for tens of billions, how does the finance team actually stru…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

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

Episode 170

FinPod: Communication & Presentation Skills for Finance | Why Soft Skills are Your Career Accelerator

Technical skills are essential, but if you can't communicate your financial insights clearly and c…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Corporate Finance Explained | The Power of Financial Ratios

Episode 169

Financial ratios are the essential shorthand analysts use to distill massive financial statements into actionable insights. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we go beyond acad…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Episode 168

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, concentrated stakeholders whose specific demands can…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 167

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 fireworks; they're a critical signal from managem…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Episode 166

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 not just about the lowest interest rate; it's abou…

Published on 1 month ago

What's New at CFI | Job Board

Episode 165

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 roles. We discuss why this feature is the "natural e…

Published on 1 month ago