In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we dive into one of the most critical but overlooked foundations of finance: internal controls and fraud prevention. What starts as a simple reconciliation issue quickly becomes a much bigger question about trust, accuracy, and the systems that keep businesses running. Internal controls are often misunderstood as bureaucratic…
Every major lending decision starts with a credit analyst. Businesses rely on them to assess loan risk. If you enjoy financial analysis and want to make real business decisions, credit analysis is worth exploring. Credit analyst roles exist across a wide range of industries and institution types. Breaking into credit analysis doesn’t require a prestigious…
In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Meeyeon Park speaks with Joseph Yeates about the refreshed SQL Fundamentals course and what has changed in the updated version. They discuss who the course is designed for, what learners will focus on in the new version, and why SQL remains a practical skill for finance, business…
Risk management professionals are essential to the stability and integrity of the financial services industry, attracting detail-oriented professionals who thrive at the intersection of analysis, strategy, and regulatory compliance. This guide explores various career paths in risk management and provides insights into roles, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required to succeed in this challenging yet rewarding…
What should a company do with billions in cash? Reinvest in growth, pay down debt, or return it to shareholders? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on FinPod, we break down one of the most important decisions in corporate finance: dividend strategy. Using real-world case studies and corporate finance frameworks, we explore how companies…
Are you solving the right problem or just solving it quickly? In today’s fast-moving world of AI, shifting markets, and constant complexity, the biggest risk in finance and business isn’t slow decision-making. It’s solving the wrong problem entirely. In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Meeyeon sits down with Timothy Tiryaki, co-author of CFI’s…
What happens when a company can’t access its own cash? In March 2023, billion-dollar startups suddenly found themselves unable to make payroll. Not because their business failed, but because their money was trapped inside a single banking relationship. In this episode, we break down the hidden infrastructure behind corporate finance: the banking and treasury systems…
April 1, 2026 — University finance programs have long been built on a strong theoretical foundation, including capital structure, financial statement analysis, and the flow of money through an economy. That foundation remains valuable, and it is not going away. But employer expectations have changed, and many traditional curricula have not kept pace. Hiring managers…
In this episode of What’s New at CFI, we introduce our latest practice lab: AI Prompting for Financial Analysis, designed to help finance professionals use AI tools like ChatGPT more effectively, accurately, and responsibly. Hosted by Meeyeon (VP of Content & Training) and featuring Ryan Spendelow (VP of Content & Curriculum at CFI), this episode…
Following best practices for onboarding new finance team members can mean the difference between a confident hire and a costly false start. The first 90 days are the highest-risk period on the team. Errors in reconciliations, missed close deadlines, and gaps in system knowledge don’t just slow down one person. They create rework for the…
