Financial analysis is at the heart of financial planning and analysis (FP&A). With an end goal of optimizing the use of capital and resources, it helps answer three questions: what happened, what does it mean and what should we do next? MORE.
What Is Financial Analysis
The AFP FP&A Guide to What Is Financial Analysis includes comprehensive insights into the role of financial analysis within the CFO framework. This guide offers theoretical insights and practical strategies, equipping you with the necessary knowledge of financial applications and modeling tools essential for the job.
The Secret to Impactful and Compelling Financial Presentations
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May 9, 2024
The FP&A Checklist for Period-End Closing
The FP&A calendar is governed by period-end closing. Months, quarters and year-end closes provide the cadence and rhythm to our work.Learn More -
May 7, 2024
Our Favorite Financial Analyses
As a fun activity to accompany the release of the AFP FP&A Guide to What Is Financial Analysis, we asked the members of our three global FP&A Advisory Councils to share their favorite financial analyses.Learn More -
Mar 19, 2024
Net Present Value vs. Internal Rate of Return
Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) are two fundamental tools used in finance to assess and compare investment opportunities to make business decisions. Often, it is helpful to use both measures at the same time.Learn More
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