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17 SaaS KPIs for Effective Financial Modeling and…
What are SaaS KPIs? Ever wondered why some SaaS companies…
Valuation Financial Modeling
Key Value Drivers vs. KPIs: Definitions and Examples
Have you ever submitted a detailed financial analysis only to…
Financial Planning & Analysis
Treasury Management: How Top Corporations Optimize Liquidity and…
Ever wonder how major corporations like Apple, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola…
Financial Planning & Analysis
Corporate Finance for Startups: A Financial Strategy Guide
Picture yourself stepping out of the structured, predictable environment of…
Financial Modeling
CFI Launches AI Tutor: Personalized, On-Demand Guide Built…
May 2025 – Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI), the #1 rated…
Newsroom
Six Key Economic Factors in End-of-Season Inventory Decisions
The Economics of Unsold Inventory Have you ever wondered why…
Economics Financial Planning & Analysis
Building an FP&A Career: Essential Resources for Financial…
The FP&A field continues to evolve rapidly, transforming from a…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career
EBITDA vs. Cash Flow: What’s the Difference?
EBITDA vs. Cash Flow: What’s the Difference? Finance professionals frequently…
Accounting Valuation
Financial Modeling Assumptions: What They Are and How…
What are Financial Modeling Assumptions? What makes a financial model…
Financial Modeling Financial Planning & Analysis
Master Budget: Definition, Components, and Examples
What is a Master Budget? The master budget plays a…
Accounting Financial Planning & Analysis
NTM EBITDA: Meaning, Formula, and How to Use…
What is NTM EBITDA? NTM EBITDA (Next Twelve Months Earnings…
Valuation Financial Modeling Private Equity
Business Valuation: Top 14 Resources to Build Your…
Getting Started with Business Valuation A strong foundation in valuation…
Valuation Financial Modeling Investment Banking
P&L vs. Income Statement: What’s the Difference?
Is a P&L the Same as an Income Statement? P&L…
Accounting
Are Finance Certifications Worth It? Real Career Gains…
At some point, nearly every finance professional faces the same…
eLearning Career
Financial Analysis in FP&A: Top 14 Resources to…
Financial Analysis in FP&A: Top 14 Resources to Build Your…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career
Liquidity vs. Solvency: What's the Difference? Definitions, Ratios,…
What is the Difference Between Liquidity and Solvency? Liquidity vs.…
Accounting
10 Must-Have FP&A Skills to Develop in 2025
10 Must-Have FP&A Skills to Develop in 2025 Can your…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career
Cash Flow vs Net Income: Key Differences, Examples,…
Cash Flow vs Net Income: Why the Difference Matters Two…
Accounting
3 Essential Types of Variances Every FP&A Analyst…
How FP&A Analysts Leverage Different Types of Variances In FP&A,…
Accounting Financial Planning & Analysis
Intrinsic Value vs. Market Value: Key Differences Explained
Understanding Intrinsic Value vs. Market Value in Finance Two investors…
Valuation

Guides & Reports

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Essential Guide to Accounting for Financial Analysts
Whether you’re a current or aspiring financial analyst, or just…
Accounting
Financial Ratios Definitive Guide
Your Go-To Resource for Financial Ratios CFI’s Financial Ratios Definitive…
Accounting Valuation Valuation
Financial Modeling Guidelines
CFI’s free Financial Modeling Guidelines is a thorough and complete…
Financial Modeling Financial Planning & Analysis Valuation
Excel Books
Best Excel Books For anyone looking to master the art…
Excel Data Visualization
Analyst Trifecta eBook
Analyst Trifecta eBook – Analytics, Presentation, and Soft Skills Our Analyst Trifecta eBook…
Excel Valuation Financial Modeling Valuation
Investment Banking Manual
Investment Banking Manual Covering accounting fundamentals, valuation, financial modeling, &…
Excel Valuation Financial Modeling Investment Banking
Trading Book
Comprehensive Trading & Investing eBook From capital markets to trading…
Equities Fixed Income Wealth Management Capital Markets
Interview Book
Interview Questions & Answers Book CFI’s Interview Book is free…
Career Interview Tips
Excel Book
Excel Book – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Excel CFI’s Excel Book…
Excel
Financial Ratios Cheat Sheet
Financial Ratios Cheat Sheet CFI’s Financial Ratios cheat sheet is…
Accounting Financial Modeling Capital Markets Financial Planning & Analysis

Podcasts

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Corporate Finance Explained | ESG and Corporate Finance:…
In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore how…
Environment, Social, & Governance FinPod
Member Spotlight | Jorge Marques
Jorge Marques joined CFI back when it was just a…
Capital Markets FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Behavioral Finance: How Psychology…
What Happens When Emotion and Psychology Creep Into Financial Decisions?…
Management & Leadership Financial Planning & Analysis FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Private Equity Unlocked: Strategy,…
What Drives Success in Private Equity? In this episode of…
Private Equity FinPod
Careers in Finance | Denisia Pereira
How Do You Pivot From Aerospace Engineering to Venture Capital?…
Career Private Equity FinPod Interview Tips
Corporate Finance Explained | The Modern CFO: From…
In this episode of FinPod, we break down how the…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career FinPod Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Finance for Startups:…
In this FinPod episode, we discuss how startups approach funding,…
Valuation Financial Modeling FinPod
Member Spotlight | Celine Chaabani: How I Found…
In this episode of CFI’s Member Spotlight, we sit down…
Career Capital Markets FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Economic Moats: Competitive Advantage…
What separates companies that have thrived for decades, like Apple,…
Valuation Financial Planning & Analysis FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Risk Management in…
In this episode of FinPod, we unpack one of the…
Risk Management FinPod
Careers in Finance | Paul "The FP&A Guy"…
In this episode of Careers in Finance, we sit down…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | AI in Corporate Finance
How Automation is Reshaping Financial Strategy Artificial Intelligence (AI) is…
FinPod Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Corporate Finance Explained | Cash Flow Management
Tune in for expert Cash Flow Management and Liquidity Strategy…
Accounting FinPod
Members Spotlight | Paul Barnhurst & Scott Powell…
In this special episode of CFI’s FinPod, we’re joined by…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career Capital Markets Investment Banking FinPod Essential Business Skills
Corporate Finance Explained | Determining Business Worth for…
How Do Investors, Analysts, and Companies Decide What a Business…
Valuation FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Shape the Corporate Landscape, But What…
Valuation Financial Modeling FinPod
Careers in Finance | Bob Wang
Thinking of Starting Your Own Business After a Career in…
Management & Leadership Career FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Cost of Capital
How Do Top Companies Manage Their Cost of Capital for…
Valuation Financial Modeling FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Mastering Treasury Management
How Do Major Corporations Manage Billions in Cash While Minimizing…
Financial Planning & Analysis FinPod
Member Spotlight | Flavio Simoncini
In this Member Spotlight episode on FinPod, we meet Flavio…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career FinPod

Templates & Exercises

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Business Plan Example and Template
What is a Business Plan? A business plan is a…
Economics Financial Modeling Management & Leadership
Business Model Canvas Template
What is the Business Model Canvas? The business model canvas…
Economics Management & Leadership
Energy Industry Comps Template
What is the Energy Industry Comps Template? The energy industry…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation (Industry Specific)
Flowchart Templates
What are Flowchart Templates? Flowcharts are great for describing business…
Valuation Data Visualization
Vertex42® Excel Templates
What is Vertex42®? Vertex42® is a website that provides a…
Excel
Non-Directional Trading Strategies Template
What is the Non-Directional Trading Strategies Template? The non-directional trading…
Excel Derivatives Financial Modeling
Directional Trading Strategies Template
What is the Directional Trading Strategies Template? The directional trading…
Excel Derivatives Financial Modeling Asset Management
Cable Industry Comps Template
What is the Cable Industry Comps Template? The cable industry…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation
Telecommunication Industry Comps Template
What is the Telecommunication Industry Comps Template? The telecommunication industry…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation (Industry Specific)
Banking Industry Comps Template
What is the Banking Industry Comps Template? The banking industry…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation (Industry Specific)
Pharmaceutical Industry Comps Template
Pharmaceutical Industry Comps Template Comparable company analysis, also referred to…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation (Industry Specific)
Retail Industry Comps Template
Retail Industry Comps Template Comparable company analysis, often referred to…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation (Industry Specific)
Airline Industry Comps Template
Airline Industry Comps Template Comparable company analysis (“comps”) is a…
Excel Financial Modeling Valuation (Industry Specific)
Reference Letter Template
Reference Letter Template This reference letter template will help you…
Career
Financial Portfolio Template
Investment Portfolio Beta Template This portfolio beta template will help…
Excel Financial Modeling Capital Markets
Free Resume Templates
What is a Resume Template? Free resume templates are especially…
Career
Aging Report Template
Aging Report Template This aging report template will help you…
Excel Accounting Financial Modeling
Journal Entry Template
Journal Entry Template This journal entry template will help you…
Excel Accounting Financial Modeling
Excel Invoice Template
Excel Invoice Template This Excel invoice template provides a structured…
Excel Accounting Financial Modeling
T-Account Template
T-Account Template This t-account template helps you organize and balance…
Excel Accounting Financial Modeling

Webinars

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Webinar Recap: Emerging Specializations in Finance and How…
The finance landscape is rapidly changing with the emergence of…
eLearning Team Development Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Webinar Recap: Top 5 Trends Disrupting the Future…
Today’s high-performing learning programs are adapting to the evolving needs…
eLearning Career
Webinar Recap: Essential Financial Ratios You Need to…
Sound business decisions can only be made with accurate business…
Accounting Valuation Valuation
Webinar Recap: What Financial Services Firms Need to…
As AI rapidly evolves and integrates with our daily lives,…
Management & Leadership Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Webinar Recap: Creating High-Impact Learning and Development Programs…
With banking and finance workforces becoming more distributed and hybrid…
eLearning Management & Leadership Career
Webinar Recap: How to Be an Effective Leader…
Effective leadership isn’t just managing people—it’s inspiring and motivating their…
Management & Leadership Career Team Development
Webinar Recap: Get Back on Track with Tom…
Have questions about which courses and resources will best support…
eLearning Career
Webinar Recap: Money Goes Greener (ESG)
As we become increasingly aware of the environmental and social…
Environment, Social, & Governance
Webinar Recap: Why the Best Financial Services Employee…
The financial services landscape is always in flux, constantly introducing…
eLearning Career Team Development
How to Learn Excel: Master Spreadsheets Like a…
Microsoft Excel is an indispensable tool for financial modeling, data…
Excel Career
Banking on Crypto | Webinar Recording
The explosion of cryptocurrencies and exchanges represents the biggest potential…
Cryptocurrency Career FinTech
Money Goes Greener | Webinar Recording
As we become increasingly aware of the environmental and social…
Environment, Social, & Governance
Bots, Bard and ChatGPT | Webinar Recording
There’s no denying Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest topic…
Data Science Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Webinar Recording: Bridging the Gender Gap in Corporate…
In recent years, finance and banking—and many other industries—have come…
Management & Leadership Career
Fast-Tracking Your Career in Financial Planning & Wealth…
Whether you’re an aspiring financial advisor or a current professional…
Wealth Management Career
Webinar Recap: Finance Interview Prep
When your dream finance opportunity comes knocking, be ready to…
Career Interview Tips
Finance Interview Prep: Expert Tips to Land Your…
When your dream finance opportunity comes knocking, be ready to…
Career Investment Banking Investment Banking Interview Tips
Accelerate Your Career in Finance | Webinar Recording
Ready to put 2023 toward your finance career? Curious about…
Career
Future-Proof Your Career With ESG: How the Competitive…
A framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organization is…
Environment, Social, & Governance Career
Webinar Recap: Standardize Financial Modeling at Your Organization
Is your organization interested in increasing brand compliance, reducing errors,…
Excel Financial Modeling

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Learn Financial Modeling with CFI

Learn Financial Modeling with CFI

Financial modeling is ubiquitous within organizations. Financial models help businesses make decisions about raising capital, making...

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Learn Cryptocurrency with CFI

Learn Cryptocurrency with CFI

Cryptocurrency is a new and emerging digital asset that seeks to solve real-world problems of traditional currency and banking. The...

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Learn ESG with CFI

Learn ESG with CFI

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained a tremendous amount of traction in the world of finance. This is due in large part...

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