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Every aspect of your life is influenced in some way by the information derived from corporate finance. Money is a measure of value, and you are valuable, so nearly everything that makes you who you are can be measured in terms of money. If it can be measured in terms of money, decisions will be made in terms of money. If you’re not the one making those decisions, you should probably be asking yourself who is.

Chapter 2

IN THIS CHAPTER

Looking at the main organizations involved in corporate finance

Understanding who’s who in the world of finance

Getting a job in finance

Knowing where to go for more information

Welcome to the wondrous world of Finance Land, where your wildest fantasies come true (assuming that your wildest fantasies have something to do with analyzing financial data)!

Consider this chapter to be something of a road map to help you navigate your way through the complex world of corporate finance. Here, I discuss not only the different organizations involved in corporate finance but also the many people involved and the different jobs they have. In case you’re still lost after reading this chapter (and the rest of the book), I also include a list of helpful sources you can check out for more information on corporate finance basics.