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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 financial setting, quality planning might involve setting standards for investment evaluations, defining risk management protocols, or outlining due diligence procedures for potential acquisitions. In 2012, Microsoft made a significant corporate financial decision — the acquisition of Yammer for $1.2 billion.

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Corporations: Examples, Structures, Pros, and Cons

Peak Frameworks

Corporations differ from sole proprietorships and partnerships wherein the liability of owners is limited to their investment, a key characteristic that often makes corporations attractive. Corporations can raise funds by selling shares, as Facebook did in its 2012 IPO. Capacity to Raise Capital.

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders - Understanding Corporate Responsibilities

Peak Frameworks

For example, in the 2012 Facebook IPO, common shareholders gained exposure to the tech giant's fortunes, while also securing a say in corporate matters. If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our , Private Equity Course and , Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year.

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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 Myers, senior partner and UK head at Equistone Partners Europe explains how over the past 30 years, private equity has evolved into a central component of the European corporate funding landscape – particularly in the UK. However, there is hope things will improve in 2024.