What is CORRA? The Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA) is Canada’s primary risk-free interest rate benchmark. It reflects the cost of overnight borrowing through repurchase agreements (repos) secured by Government of Canada securities. In June 2024, CORRA officially replaced the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) as Canada’s main reference rate for derivatives and other…
Finance professionals today face a problem that numbers alone can’t solve. While we celebrate growth stories and market dominance, the reality is that companies hit rough patches. Sometimes, those rough patches turn into financial cliffs. What separates companies that recover from those that don’t? It’s not luck. It’s recognizing trouble early and having the right…
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is more than simple math—it’s the cornerstone of smart business decisions. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we dive deep into how companies weigh financial trade-offs, avoid common pitfalls, and use CBA to drive strategy. Learn how leading firms like Amazon, Tesla, Apple, Ford, and Quibi used (or misused) CBA to…
PhD to Corporate Finance & M&A? Gabriel Fung’s Unconventional Journey! Ever wondered how a PhD in Pathology transitions to high-stakes roles in Equity Research and Corporate Development? In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, Gabriel Fung reveals his unique path from the lab to leading strategic M&A and partnerships at Exact Sciences in…
Finance teams face growing pressure to close faster, improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and support better decisions with limited resources. AI agents in finance have emerged as practical tools for efficiency, insight quality, and control. This guide explains AI agents, their role in corporate finance and accounting, and what separates them from traditional automation. What Are…
From steering company growth to valuing a business, financial modeling is the engine that powers high-stakes decision-making in finance. However, even the most carefully built model can fall short without real-time industry data. That’s why the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) and IBISWorld collaborated on a new whitepaper: Leveraging Industry Intelligence for Informed Financial Modeling and…
With speaker Brian Egger, Global Head of Financial Modeling and Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence. Artificial intelligence can now build basic financial models in seconds. But the ability to think critically, structure complex problems, and communicate insights clearly remains as essential as ever. In this webinar, Bloomberg’s Brian Egger joins CFI for a…
Ryan Spendelow, Senior VP, Training & Curriculum, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) Carl Rosseel, Director of Technology Alliances, DataCamp In a finance world driven by automation, data, and evolving career paths, Python is no longer just “nice to have”—it’s fast becoming essential. In this insightful conversation, Ryan Spendelow from CFI and Carl Rosseel from DataCamp unpack…
In a world of constant change, rising interest rates, inflation, and global disruptions, how do top companies prepare for the unexpected? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, the essential tools finance teams use to stay agile, resilient, and ready for anything. Learn how Airbnb, Starbucks, Delta…
What are Comparative Periods in FP&A? Comparative periods in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) are specific timeframes used to measure and compare financial results from one time frame to another. These comparisons help you spot trends, understand business performance, and communicate results clearly to decision makers. Using comparative periods gives your analysis more context and…
