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Roles In Finance
100

This 1994 film starring Tom Hanks tells the life story of a man with low intelligence but incredible achievements.

Forest Gump

100

This is the term for a period of economic downturn that lasts for two consecutive quarters or more.

Reccession

100

This financial statement provides a summary of a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time

Income Statement

100

This branch of banking helps companies raise capital by underwriting new securities, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and offering financial consultancy services

Investment Banking

200

This rapper and entrepreneur founded the streaming service TIDAL

Jay Z

200

This index is often seen as a benchmark for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market, representing 500 of the largest companies.

What is the S&P 500

200

This accounting equation is fundamental to the balance sheet: Assets = Liabilities + ________.

Equity

200

This type of private equity financing is provided to early-stage, high-potential growth startups in exchange for equity or an ownership stake

Venture Capital

300

This British singer-songwriter's album 21 was one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Adele

300

This type of bond is issued by corporations to raise capital and is riskier than government bonds

Corporate Bond

300

This type of accounting system requires that every financial transaction affect at least two accounts.

Double Entry Accounting

300

his form of investment involves acquiring and restructuring companies that are not publicly traded, with the goal of improving their value before selling at a profit.

Private Equity

400

This show follows a chemistry teacher turned meth kingpin

Breaking Bad

400

This financial metric measures a company's ability to generate profit relative to its revenue, assets, or shareholders' equity

Roi

400

This term refers to the allocation of the cost of a tangible fixed asset over its useful life

Depreciation

400

This service offers tailored financial planning and investment management advice to high-net-worth individuals to help them grow and preserve their wealth.

Wealth Management

500

This iconic show features contestants solving word puzzles to win prizes, hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White

Wheel of Fortune

500

This is the term for the rate at which money today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential.

Time Value Money

500

This is the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

What is amortization?

500

This area of finance focuses on how businesses manage their capital structure, funding, and investment decisions to maximize shareholder value.

Corporate Finance

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