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Finance & Accounting

9 Pathways • 94 Skills

The skill set in Finance & Accounting revolves around managing money—understanding how it flows into and out of an organization. It's the art of recording, summarizing, and analyzing financial transactions to provide insights that drive smart business decisions. This skill set is crucial because it keeps the financial health of a company in check, ensuring resources are used wisely and paving the way for growth and stability.

Time value of money

"Money Now Trumps Money Later"

Risk and return

"Risk and Return: Balancing Act"

Opportunity cost

"Choices Have Price Tags."

Diversification

"Spread Bets, Not Regrets."

Compounding and discounting

"Time Travels with Money"

Asset pricing models

"Valuing Assets: Beyond Guesswork"

Efficient market hypothesis

"Markets Whisper Secrets"

Interest rates

"Interest Rates: Money's Time-Value"

Inflation

"Inflation: Your Wallet's Frenemy."

Foreign exchange

"Currency: The Global Dance."

Fiscal and monetary policy

"Economy's Yin and Yang"