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Considering a Career Switch to Finance? 5 Tips…
How to Explore Finance as a Career Option If you’re…
Career
Demystifying FP&A Job Descriptions: Similarities and Differences (With…
What FP&A Job Descriptions Really Tell You If you’ve read…
Financial Planning & Analysis Career
10 Most Confusing Finance Terms Explained
Understanding 10 of the Most Confusing Finance Terms Imagine a…
Accounting Career
7 Essential Forecasting Techniques Every Financial Analyst Should…
Why Financial Forecasting Requires Multiple Techniques Historical data forms the…
Financial Modeling Financial Planning & Analysis
Accrued Expense vs. Accounts Payable: Key Differences and…
Accrued Expense vs. Accounts Payable: What’s the Difference? Accrued expenses…
Accounting
7 Finance Careers That Make Financial Modeling Skills…
Financial modeling is one of the most important skills for…
Financial Modeling Career
FPAP vs. FMVA: Which Certification is Right for…
What Sets FPAP and FMVA Apart If you’re exploring CFI’s…
Financial Modeling Financial Planning & Analysis Career
7 Common FP&A Reports Every New Analyst Should…
FP&A reports drive internal decision-making at every level of a…
Financial Planning & Analysis
Corporate Finance vs. Corporate Development: What’s the Difference?
Corporate finance or corporate development? Both paths offer respected careers…
Career
Python If, Else, and For Loops with Examples
Why Python Conditional Logic Matters in Finance Conditional logic is…
Data Science Python
How to Move From Accounting to FP&A: Your…
If you work in accounting and are considering a move…
Accounting Financial Planning & Analysis
What is Business Acumen? Meaning and Importance in…
Think that being good at Excel is all you need…
Management & Leadership Career
Why AI Makes Financial Modeling Skills More Valuable…
Do Traditional Modeling Skills Still Matter? Today’s finance professionals face…
Financial Modeling Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fintech
What’s the Difference Between a Certification and a…
Many finance careers involve degrees and certifications. Both build knowledge…
eLearning Career
Euro Short-Term Rate (€STR): The EU’s Benchmark Interest…
What is €STR? The Euro Short-Term Rate (€STR or ESTER)…
Derivatives Capital Markets
Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA)
What is CORRA? The Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA)…
Derivatives Capital Markets
Inside Corporate Turnarounds: Lessons from Apple, GM, and…
Finance professionals today face a problem that numbers alone can’t…
Valuation Financial Planning & Analysis
AI Agents in Finance: What They Are, Why…
You’ve probably noticed AI agents in finance popping up everywhere,…
Data Science Financial Planning & Analysis Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Using Industry Intelligence to Enhance Financial Models: Insights…
From steering company growth to valuing a business, financial modeling…
Valuation Financial Modeling
Comparative Periods in FP&A: Definitions, Uses, and Examples
What are Comparative Periods in FP&A? Comparative periods in FP&A…
Accounting Financial Planning & Analysis

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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Careers in Finance | Eric S. Byunn
In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Are Stock Buybacks Good…
What’s Really Behind the Rise of Corporate Stock Buybacks? In…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | How Bias Impacts Corporate…
Are You Building Your Budget—or Defending Your Assumptions? In this…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Emerging Markets
Expanding Into Emerging Markets? Finance teams face a whole new…
FinPod
What's New at CFI | Economic Analysis for…
In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod,…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Shareholder vs Stakeholder: A…
Is Corporate Finance About Maximizing Shareholder Value, or Should Companies…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Why Companies Go Bankrupt
Why Do Big Companies Collapse? And How Can Corporate Finance…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Understanding Economic Indicators: A…
Is Corporate Finance About Maximizing Shareholder Value, or Should Companies…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Dividend Policy: Payouts…
How Do Companies Decide Between Paying Dividends and Reinvesting Profits?…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Restructuring: Spin-Offs and…
Why Do Companies Spin Off Parts of Their Business, and…
FinPod
What's New at CFI | Forecasting Techniques
In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod,…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Corporate Treasury: Liquidity, Risk,…
How Does the Treasury Team Impact Corporate Strategy? In this…
FinPod
Member Spotlight | Judith Singh
In this episode of Member Spotlight on FinPod, UK-based finance…
FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Financial Storytelling
Mastering Financial Storytelling for Strategic Influence in Corporate Finance In…
FinPod Data Visualization
Corporate Finance Explained | Navigating High Interest Rate…
How High Interest Rates Are Reshaping Corporate Finance Strategy In…
Financial Planning & Analysis Risk Management FinPod
Member Spotlight | Funmilola Oriji
From Philosophy to Finance: Funmi Oriji’s Global Career Journey In…
Financial Planning & Analysis FinPod
What's New at CFI | Budgeting Processes: Operating,…
How Do Major Companies Plan for Long-Term Success and Stay…
Financial Planning & Analysis FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Data-Driven…
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is more than simple math—it’s the cornerstone…
Financial Planning & Analysis FinPod
Careers in Finance | Gabriel Fung
PhD to Corporate Finance & M&A? Gabriel Fung’s Unconventional Journey!…
Career Private Equity FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Scenario Planning & Sensitivity…
In a world of constant change, rising interest rates, inflation,…
Financial Planning & Analysis 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: Considering the FMVA®? Get the Inside Story
Join CFI Co-Founder & CEO Tim Vipond, SVP Ryan Spendelow,…
Financial Modeling
Becoming a World-Class Financial Modeler in the Age…
With speaker Brian Egger, Global Head of Financial Modeling and…
Career Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CFI & DataCamp Webinar: How Python Skills Can…
Ryan Spendelow, Senior VP, Training & Curriculum, Corporate Finance Institute…
Career Investment Banking Capital Markets Python
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

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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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