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Strategic Finance Jobs: An Upgrade Over Corporate Finance, or a Smoke Screen for Standard FP&A Work?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Whenever I write about Corporate Finance jobs on this site, there’s always a fair amount of criticism in the comments. But many corporations also realized that Corporate Finance has a branding problem , because they created “Strategic Finance” roles. Recruiting: Who Wins Strategic Finance Jobs?

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Revolutionizing Finance with Quality Management

Peak Frameworks

In a finance context, quality assurance could encompass regular audits of financial transactions, comprehensive compliance training for employees, or the implementation of strict controls to prevent fraudulent activities. In 2012, Microsoft made a significant corporate financial decision — the acquisition of Yammer for $1.2

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Corporations: Examples, Structures, Pros, and Cons

Peak Frameworks

Corporations can raise funds by selling shares, as Facebook did in its 2012 IPO. Drawbacks and Challenges of a Corporate Structure Despite the benefits, corporations do face challenges: Financial and Administrative Burdens. Shares can be easily sold or transferred, as regularly happens on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders - Understanding Corporate Responsibilities

Peak Frameworks

In the world of finance and corporate responsibility, two terms frequently arise: "stakeholder" and "shareholder." A shareholder is an individual or entity that owns shares or stock in a corporation. What is a Shareholder? By virtue of their ownership, they possess a direct financial interest in the company's success.

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What is the Accounting Equation? Explaining Assets = Liabilities + Equity

Peak Frameworks

The accounting equation is a fundamental concept in finance that every private equity professional, investment banker, and corporate , finance expert should be familiar with. For example, Netflix has effectively used debt to finance its rapid global expansion while maintaining a manageable debt-to-equity ratio.

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The essential guide to raising private equity

Growth Business

Rob Baxter, head of corporate finance at KPMG, said: “Overall, the fundamentals that underpin the private equity market are still very much in place. As part of this deal, Bridges was also able to help Innovate raise bank financing for capital investment and working capital. However, there is hope things will improve in 2024.

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SEC Expands Confidential Filing Options for Companies Submitting Draft Registration Statements

JD Supra: Mergers

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance announced that it has expanded its confidential filing process for certain draft registration statements submitted for nonpublic review.