Corporate finance is a field of finance that deals with the financial decisions made by corporations and the methods and tools used to make those decisions. It involves the management of a company’s financial resources, including its capital structure, working capital management, investment decisions, and financial risk management. The primary goal of corporate finance is to maximize shareholder value through the efficient allocation and management of financial resources. It encompasses a broad range of activities, including financial planning and analysis, fundraising, capital budgeting, and mergers and acquisitions.