# Corporate Finance Explained | How Finance Builds a Credible 3 to 5 Year Model

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Podcast: [FinPod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finpod-6894559)
Published: 2026-07-09T21:46:51+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.corporatefinanceinstitute.com/244
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/bbd81298/2cfcdf83.mp3
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## Resource

What if the biggest reason companies miss their long-term goals isn't execution, but the plan itself? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down long-range planning (LRP) and why so many corporate strategy plans fail to deliver. While annual budgets focus on the next 12 months and long-term targets inspire investors, a true long-range plan bridges the gap by connecting strategy to financial reality. We explore the difference between budgets, targets, and LRPs, why driver-based financial models are more reliable than simple growth assumptions, and how finance teams build strategic plans that executives can actually use to make decisions. Through real-world examples from Microsoft, Netflix, BlackBerry, and General Electric, we examine how strong long-range planning can drive transformation and how flawed assumptions can lead to corporate decline.

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