For finance professionals seeking to enhance their credibility, expertise, and career prospects, accounting certifications can be a game-changer. These credentials validate your knowledge and skills, demonstrating your commitment to excellence and opening doors to new opportunities. But with so many certifications available, how do you know which ones are the most valuable? Let us walk…
In this episode of FinPod, we discuss our new course on purchase price allocations and M&A accounting. This course addresses common challenges and confusion around acquisition accounting, particularly with deferred taxes and transaction fees. The course breaks down these complex topics into manageable chunks using hands-on Excel exercises. We emphasize the importance of learning by…
Corporate strategy jobs focus on creating and executing long-term plans to achieve a company’s objectives by analyzing areas of finance, productivity, and industry trends. Professionals in these roles work at the highest levels of an organization, collaborating with senior leadership to guide decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and maintain the company’s competitive position in the market….
In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Carolina Lago, who has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and corporate finance. Carolina shares her career journey from studying business to becoming a leader in FP&A, emphasizing how the role has evolved from mere financial planning to a strategic…
Financial modeling skills are essential for anyone looking to pursue a career in finance. This makes choosing the best financial modeling course crucial, as the quality and depth of your course can significantly impact the next step in your career path. You want to equip yourself with the skills needed to excel in finance and…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate finance, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology, enhancing the way financial models can be built and utilized. As businesses face increasingly complex financial decisions in a dynamic and data-driven world, the integration of AI into financial modeling processes offers opportunities for efficiency and strategic insight….
In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we discuss the newly refreshed course, “Math for Finance Professionals,” which covers essential concepts like simple and compound interest, discounted cash flows, and statistical measures using Excel. This course equips finance professionals with the foundational skills necessary for a variety of roles in finance &…
Choosing between a career path in finance and accounting can be tough. However, both accounting and finance degrees can provide you with a strong foundation for a career in the financial sector as they can equip you with the essential skills needed for analyzing financial data, understanding economic principles, and making well-informed business decisions on…
In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Brian Egger, Global Head of Financial Modeling at Bloomberg LP. Brian brings a wealth of experience from his time at Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg, where he has developed and led the Bloomberg Interactive Calculator financial modeling platform. Brian talks about the complexities…
Investment banks play a crucial role in shaping global markets, facilitating major deals, and driving economic growth. However, not all investment banks are created equally, as these financial powerhouses offer varying ranges of services, from mergers and acquisitions advice to underwriting securities and managing wealth for high-net-worth individuals. Below, we’ll dive into the world of…
