Corporate Finance

Corporate finance is the area of finance that deals with funding sources, capital structuring, and investment decisions within corporations. It involves managing a company’s financial activities to maximize shareholder value through long-term and short-term financial planning and the implementation of various strategies. Key responsibilities of corporate finance include capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and optimizing the capital structure to balance debt and equity financing. Corporate finance also encompasses mergers and acquisitions, financial risk management, and asset management, ensuring that a company’s financial resources are effectively allocated to achieve its objectives while minimizing risks. Overall, it plays a crucial role in guiding a company’s financial health and growth.