In the high-stakes world of M&A, Goodwill is arguably the most important yet invisible asset on a modern balance sheet. It represents the “engine of ambition,” but as history shows, it is also a significant source of financial volatility. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we unpack why companies pay billions in…
Inflation is no longer just a macroeconomic headline; it is a systematic distortion of the corporate financial engine. For finance teams, high inflation makes historical data obsolete and forces a fundamental rewire of capital allocation, debt management, and pricing strategies. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we move beyond “macro talk” to…
In 2025, CFI learners earned 17,501 program certifications and completed more than 629,000 courses across financial modeling, valuation, FP&A, and Excel. These results highlight the resources that resonated most with finance professionals worldwide. Below, we’ve rounded up CFI’s Best of 2025 — the top courses, articles, templates, ebooks, podcasts, and videos that helped learners sharpen…
Professional sports franchises are some of the most recognizable brands on earth, yet many operate with negative annual cash flows. This deep dive moves past the scoreboard to explore the “Billion-Dollar Paradox”: how trophies worth billions can lose money on paper while their valuations double every decade. The Pillars of Team Revenue Modern sports finance…
Powering the World’s Top Corporate Finance Careers In 2025, CFI did not just grow. We shaped how corporate finance professionals learn, earn credentials, and advance their careers. Across FP&A teams, finance leadership roles, and strategic finance functions, professionals turned to CFI for one reason. Practical, job-ready finance education that delivers real outcomes. From industry-leading certifications…
In finance, success often means getting bigger, yet time and again, the market cheers when a huge company decides to intentionally break itself up. Why does spinning off a subsidiary so often unlock massive shareholder value? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down the strategic logic, mechanics, and critical financial…
Inflation is a brutal, immediate pressure point on corporate finance, forcing CFOs and analysts to completely overhaul their operating models. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down how inflation erodes profit margins, manage debt structures, and the radical countermeasures companies employ to maintain financial resilience. The Dual Attack on the…
What is a Bond ETF? A bond ETF is an exchange-traded fund that holds a diversified basket of bonds. These funds give investors access to fixed income markets through a single security traded throughout the day. Bond ETFs offer diversification by pooling thousands of securities into one investment and typically distribute income from their underlying…
Turn Raw Data Into Executive-Ready Stories Excel is the foundational tool for analysis, but simply having data isn’t enough; you need to tell the story behind the numbers. In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, CEO Tim Vipond introduces the new Excel Data Visualization and Dashboards course. Learn how to transform raw…
What Is the Indirect Method in Accounting? The indirect method is a standard accounting technique to reconcile net income (from the income statement) to the cash provided by or used in operating activities on a cash flow statement. This method starts with net income and then adjusts for non-cash expenses, non-operating items, and changes in…
