Why do profitable giants like Apple and Amazon report billions in earnings yet often pay surprisingly low effective tax rates (ETR)? On this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we pull back the curtain on corporate tax strategy, focusing on legal optimization and the strategic levers finance teams use to manage this massive cash…
What is Trailing Twelve Months (TTM)? Trailing twelve months (TTM), also called last twelve months (LTM), provides a current and seasonally adjusted view of a company’s financial health. Financial analysts and investors use TTM metrics to gain a rolling view of reported financial results, such as revenue, EBITDA, and EPS. How to Calculate TTM Revenue…
If you’re a company operating globally, foreign exchange (FX) risk is a significant threat that can instantly erode profits and derail strategic forecasts. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we unpack how corporate treasury teams manage this constant volatility, moving beyond simple definitions to explore the strategic calculus of hedging. We examine…
What Are the Main Types of Communication Styles? The main types of communication styles are passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Recognizing these styles and how they show up at work is essential for effective communication. Each type affects workplace interactions differently, influencing collaboration, trust, and efficiency. Understanding your own communication style helps you build stronger…
Excel is the universal language of finance and the critical foundation that new technologies, including AI, build upon. But how do you go from simply “knowing” Excel to thinking fluently in it, maximizing your efficiency and impact? In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we introduce the Excel Skills for Professionals Specialization,…
Issued vs. Outstanding Shares Issued shares are the total number of shares a company has ever sold and distributed to shareholders. Outstanding shares represent the number of issued shares currently held by shareholders, excluding any shares the company has repurchased and holds as treasury stock. In other words, issued shares include both outstanding shares and…
Your company is launching its own corporate venture capital (CVC) fund. Suddenly, traditional financial models don’t apply. Corporate Venture Capital is a unique, high-variance asset class that demands a new strategic mindset from finance professionals. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we unpack Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), exploring its dual motive (strategic…
What Is a Career in Capital Markets? A career in capital markets focuses on helping companies and governments raise money and helping investors buy and sell financial securities such as stocks and bonds. Professionals in this field work across areas like investment banking, sales and trading, and market research, all of which support the flow…
On this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we are thrilled to host Alexandra McLaren, a Manager at EY Parthenon specializing in M&A transaction diligence and business valuations. Alex’s background is truly unique, combining a rare dual qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Stellenbosch,…
What Is Private Equity? Private equity is an investment approach where private equity firms use capital from investors and debt financing to buy companies, improve their performance, and sell them later for a profit. Private equity involves active ownership in private or delisted public companies and aims to generate higher returns through operational and financial…
