Leverage Ratios: Formulas, Benchmarks and Limits

Leverage ratios measure debt against equity or earnings, with Net Debt/EBITDA covenants typically set between 3.0x and 4.0x for investment-grade borrowers.

Best CFO Training Programs & Certifications UK (2026) | CLFI

Compare 11 CFO training programmes and certifications in the UK: fees, duration and format for LBS, Imperial, Oxford, GrowCFO, CLFI and more.

Private Equity Fundamentals – Online Course | CLFI

Understand private equity fundamentals through the CLFI Executive Certificate, covering fund structure, deal mechanics, value creation, and exits.

Finance Online Training for Executives

Learn what executive finance online training includes, who it is for, and how programmes combine valuation, corporate finance, governance, and M&A.

M&A Valuation Methods: A Practical Guide

How companies are valued in M&A: from DCF to deal comps and precedent transactions, explained for finance professionals.

Best Corporate Finance Course for Executives | CLFI

The CLFI Executive Certificate covers corporate finance, valuation, governance, and private markets in one structured programme. CPD-accredited. Three flexible formats. Download the brochure.

Return on Equity Formula (ROE): Calculation & Examples

The return on equity formula divides net income by average shareholders’ equity. Learn to calculate ROE, interpret results, and apply DuPont analysis.

WACC: Formula, Cost of Debt & Capital Explained | CLFI

Learn what WACC means, how to calculate it, and why it matters for valuation and corporate finance. Includes formula and worked example.

Finance Director CV Skills Employers Look For in 2026 | CLFI

Finance Director CVs that secure appointments signal capital allocation judgement and governance experience, not just technical competence.

How to move from Financial Controller to Finance Director

Moving from financial controller to finance director: what changes in the role, where progression stalls, the skills that close the gap and UK FD salaries.