Beyond the Hype: Generative AI Explained for Finance & Governance
Generative AI is reshaping finance, strategy, and governance. Learn what it actually does, where it adds value, and where leaders should remain cautious.
SaaS Valuation Metrics: EBITDA, Revenue & EV Multiples
How EBITDA, revenue, and enterprise value multiples are used to value SaaS companies, illustrated through public comps, transactions, and DCF analysis.
What Is a Provision in Accounting? | Accounting Series | CLFI
An overview of what a provision is in accounting, how it is recognised and measured, and how it differs from contingent liabilities.
Levered Free Cash Flow (LFCF)? Definition and Formula
Levered Free Cash Flow (LFCF) shows the cash available to shareholders after debt payments. Learn its definition, formula, and use in equity valuation.
What Is Unlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF)? Definition and Formula
Unlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF) measures cash generated by a business before financing decisions. Learn its definition, formula, and role in valuation.
Current Ratio and Quick Ratio Explained (Liquidity Analysis)
Understand the current ratio and quick ratio, how they measure liquidity, and how boards use them to assess short-term financial resilience.
What Is CAPEX? Meaning, Examples, and AI Era Use
Learn what CAPEX means in finance, how it differs from OPEX, and how capital expenditure is used today in software, cloud, and AI infrastructure.
Net Present Value (NPV): Definition, Formula, and Calculation
Learn how Net Present Value (NPV) evaluates investments by discounting future cash flows, and why it remains the preferred decision rule in corporate finance.
Payback Period Explained: Definition, Formula, and Calculation
Learn how the payback period works, where it helps, and why it must be used alongside NPV in capital investment decisions.
How Private Equity Values Target Companies | Private Equity Series | CLFI
Learn how private equity investors value target companies, from venture-style projections to EBITDA multiples and exit scenarios.