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Corporate Finance

10 Pathways • 40 Skills

Corporate finance involves managing a company's financial activities, including capital investment decisions, funding strategies, and financial risk management. Its purpose is to maximize shareholder value by planning and implementing financial strategies that ensure the company's growth and stability. Understanding corporate finance is crucial because it helps businesses make informed decisions that drive profitability and long-term success—think of it as the financial GPS guiding a company through the economic landscape.

Discounted Cash Flow

"Future Cash, Present Value."

Comparable Company Analysis

"Peers Reveal Profit Secrets"

Precedent Transactions

"Past Deals, Future Value."

Asset-Based Valuation

"Balance Sheet Treasure Hunt"