The eight elements of thought and reasoning are part of the Critical Thinking model. They are listed as follows: 1. Information. 2. Assumptions. 3. Implications and consequences.
Corporate research is a relative new form of information source for investors and followers of listed companies. Unlike the investment research of brokers and investment banks it does not provide a one-size fits all recommendation. The purpose of quality corporate research is to provide an objective assessment of the company's prospects, its competitive environment and a detailed analysis of its potential earnings.
The primary goal of corporate finance is to maximize or increase shareholder value.[1] Although it is in principle different from managerial finance which studies the financial management of all firms, rather than corporations alone, the main concepts in the study of corporate finance are applicable to the financial problems of all kinds of firms.