In this episode of FinPod, host Asim Khan is joined by Duncan McKeen, CFA, FMVA, to discuss Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Duncan shares insights into the importance of model design in finance, emphasizing the significance of careful planning and structuring for effective decision-making. Learn how to efficiently gather inputs using modern tools like Power…
April 29, 2024 – Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI), the leader in online finance and banking training, certifications, and productivity tools, is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, FinPod. With episodes launching weekly, the podcast includes three series, “What’s New at CFI,” “CFI Member Spotlight,” and “Careers in Finance”. “Our aim with FinPod…
Separating AI Fact from Fiction With all the hype around artificial intelligence (AI), it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to what capabilities are available today vs. what might be available soon. We see its potential, but for many, it is unclear how we can leverage it to improve our…
What is a Form 10-Q? Form 10-Q is a required quarterly report for companies that are subject to United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Unlike the annual Form 10-K, Form 10-Q is a more frequent update on a company’s financial position and operations. Companies will file Form 10-Q three times a year (after…
What is Future Value? There are many calculations a financial analyst must master. One of these calculations is the future value (FV) calculation. Understanding future value is crucial for financial planning and investment decision-making. Fundamentally, future value is how much an investment made today will be worth at some point in the future. Therefore, future…
What is a Form 10-K? Form 10-K is a required annual filing for companies that are subject to United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Form 10-K is somewhat analogous to an Annual Report and much of the contents overlap one another. What’s in a Form 10-K? Form 10-Ks are usually over 100 hundred…
What is Private Equity? Private equity (PE) is a common career progression for investment bankers. Analysts in investment banking often dream of moving over to a role in private equity. Because private equity firms employ top performers, these firms typically pay top-dollar salaries and generous performance bonuses, which can be well above investment banking compensation….
There are many different components and job positions in the field of finance. One growing component in the world of finance is data analysis or data analytics. Because data analysis has a major role in the finance industry, individuals who are interested in a career in finance should look into taking a data analysis course. …
Why Highlight Duplicate Values in Excel? Excel remains a universally common tool for organizing, analyzing, and interpreting vast data sets. Finance professionals often work with complex data sets that include transactions, accounts, customer information, and financial statements. However, duplicate values can skew the data, leading to inaccurate analyses, reporting, and decision-making. Understanding how to highlight…
There was once a time when people only respected in-person education. When the global pandemic forced individuals to instead use an eLearning platform to educate themselves, that way of thinking became one of the past. Now, virtual education in the form of degrees and certifications earned online is often just as respected and credible as…
