Aim
To develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions.
Main capabilities
On successful completion of this paper candidates should be able to:
A Discuss the role and purpose of the financial management function
B Assess and discuss the impact of the economic environment on financial management
C Discuss and apply working capital management techniques
D Carry out effective investment appraisal
E Identify and evaluate alternative sources of business finance
F Discuss and apply principles of business and asset valuations
G Explain and apply risk management techniques in business.
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1 | The nature and purpose of financial management |
2 | Financial objectives and the relationship with corporate strategy |
3 | Stakeholders and impact on corporate objectives |
4 | Financial and other objectives in not-for-profit organisations |
5 | The economic environment for business |
6 | The nature and role of financial markets and institutions |
7 | The nature and role of money market |
8 | The nature, elements and importance of working capital |
9 | Management of inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash |
10 | Determining working capital needs and funding strategies |
11 | Investment appraisal techniques |
12 | Allowing for inflation and taxation in DCF |
13 | Adjusting for risk and uncertainty in investment appraisal |
14 | Specific investment decisions (Lease or buy; asset replacement; capital rationing) |
15 | Sources of and raising business finance |
16 | Estimating the cost of capital |
17 | Sources of finance and their relative costs |
18 | Capital structure theories and practical considerations |
19 | Finance for small and medium sized entities (SMEs) |
20 | Nature and purpose of the valuation of business and financial assets |
21 | Models for the valuation of shares |
22 | The valuation of debt and other financial assets |
23 | Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and practical considerations in the valuation of shares |
24 | The nature and types of risk and approaches to risk management |
25 | Causes of exchange rate differences and interest rate fluctuations |
26 | Hedging techniques for foreign currency risk |
27 | Hedging techniques for interest rate risk |
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