Corporate finance is all aspects of finance related to an organization, such as capital investment, operations, banking and budgeting. The process is intended to maximize the value for shareholders by a combination of short and long term financial planning. In short, any operation or aspect that involves the finances of an organization is part of corporate finance.
Capital Structure - the ability of a company to choose the right sources of initial funding for the company.
Investments and Valuation - the worth of every project that a company undertakes is mostly measured using the discounted cash flow method of valuation, though other methods may also be used at times.
Dividend Policy - the set of policies that pertain to the payment of dividends to shareholders.
Working Capital - managing the working capital is essential for the continued operations of the company; therefore, much time and effort goes into this area.