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Apr 2025
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Corporate Finance Explained: Mastering T...

Corporate Finance Institute
About this episode

How do major corporations manage billions in cash while minimizing financial risk? In this episode, we explore treasury management strategies used by Apple, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola to handle liquidity, working capital, and funding decisions.

Key Topics Covered:

  • How Apple invests in short-term securities to optimize liquidity
  • How Microsoft moves global cash reserves to lower tax burdens
  • How Coca-Cola hedges against currency risk to stabilize revenue
  • The difference between short-term vs. long-term funding strategies

Treasury teams don’t just manage cash—they drive financial strategy. If you’re an FP&A analyst, treasury manager, or finance leader, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you level up.

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