Corporate finance is the framework companies use to make high-impact money decisions—how to plan for growth, fund operations, invest in opportunities, and manage financial risks. It sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. While many people associate finance with accounting and reporting, corporate finance is forward-looking. It helps leadership decide what to do next, how to pay for it, and how to make sure the business stays stable while pursuing expansion. A practical starting point is the idea that every business runs on three financial engines: profitability, liquidity, and solvency. Profitability measures whether the business model generates earnings. Liquidity…