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Working capital is a critical concept in the world of finance, but few people understand how it differs from non-cash working capital. Those that do understand have a huge upper-hand in recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in a business and in making sound investments. In short, non-cash working capital is the difference between [current assets […]
What is Non-Cash Working Capital? 5 Reasons You Need It Read More »
If you’ve ever seen Wall Street, Margin Call, or any other classic money movie, the no-life working-man attitude in finance is hard to forget. Hollywood is partially responsible for this glum finance reputation. It’s why many people envision finance roles (and financial analyst roles in particular) as high-stress. However, a study by the United States
Financial Analyst Stress: Company vs Bank, & How to Manage Read More »
The term “growth” in business spurs images of financial statements — items such as cash, assets, profits, and liabilities. While these on-balance sheet are fundamental to revenue growth, they ignore the biggest driver of all: off-balance sheet items, or items not listed on financial statements. For example, an e-commerce website’s loyal customers and strong relationships
Revenue Drivers: 5 Growth Metrics & How to Analyze Them Read More »
Financial planning can make the difference between success and failure for companies in today’s dynamic markets. In most companies, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams are responsible for outlining financial plans using an analytical toolbox to deliver consistent and flexible insights that feed the corporate decision-making process. Financial planning methods are the fundamental elements in
Financial Planning Methods: 3 Types & Excel Examples Read More »
In a corporate context, presenting works wonders for a career. Most professionals get exposure to presenting to informed colleagues and department managers. It’s an ideal way to get visibility and show value. But a management presentation to senior executives who aren’t familiar department nuances is a different ballgame. A management presentation is a high-level summary
Management Presentation: 8 Tips, Examples & a Template Read More »
Senior financial analysts (Sr financial analysts) earn $81,017 on average in the united states, while normal financial analysts, only $61,060. That’s an average increase of 32%.1 At the same time, it’s difficult to envision that senior analysts do significantly more than normal analysts, which begs the question: what does a senior financial analyst do? In
Senior Financial Analyst: What They Do to Earn That High Salary Read More »
Most professionals first hear of treasury departments as a branch of government, but it’s equally important in the financial operations of large companies. In fact, companies generating more than $10 million in revenue (SMBs) build Corporate Finance Departments that are typically split into into three areas: accounting, finance, and treasury. While most people understand the
What is a Corporate Treasury in Finance? 3 Goals, 7 Functions Read More »
Financial analytics is a subcategory of financial analysis that takes place within a company rather than on Wall Street as an investor. More specifically, financial analytics seeks to understand 3 elements within a company: 1. its operations, 2. how those operations impact financial statements (FS), and 3. the company’s performance financial performance based on those
Financial Analytics: what is it & why is it important? Read More »
