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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.

Stock and bond valuation

"Valuing Market Mood Swings"

Portfolio theory

"Balancing Risk, Reaping Rewards"

Derivatives

"Derivatives: Unpacking Financial Origami"

Mutual funds and ETFs

"Mix, Match, Multiply Money"

Real estate investment

"Bricks, Bucks, and Beyond."

Hedge funds

"Profits in the Hedgerows."

Private equity and venture capital

"Fueling Futures, Funding Dreams"

Cryptocurrencies

"Ride the Crypto Wave."

Alternative investments

"Beyond Stocks: Uncharted Gains"

Commodity trading

"Trade Essentials, Unearthed."

Asset-backed securities

"Collateral: More than Collage!"

Quantitative portfolio management

"Numbers Driving Wealth"

Investment strategies of hedge funds

"Hedging: Not Just for Gardeners"

Socially responsible investing

"Investing with Heart."