This is a three hour closed book written examination, worth 70% towards your final grade. The examination will contain 6 questions, covering computational and discursive aspects of the syllabus. You will be required to answer a compulsory question of 40 marks in section A and 3 questions from 5 optional questions in section B. Question in section B are worth 20 marks each.
Note that a greater depth of knowledge than in the in-class test will be required to gain reasonable marks.
The revision pack consists past Finance questions & suggested marking scheme. It is important to note that the pack should not be used exclusively for your revision. You are expected to use all your lecture, seminar and test materials as well.
Revision Session 1
Topics (Merger & Acquisitions/ Investment Appraisal /WACC)
Lecture Question – (Q4) and (Q40)
Seminar Question - (Q28)
Support Class Question – (Q6)
Revision Session 2
Topics (Finance Function / Portfolio Theory / Working capital management)
Lecture Question – (Q24) & (Q10)
Seminar Question - (Q36)
Support Class Question - (Q23)
Revision Session 3
Topics (Bond & Equity valuation / Rights Issue)
Lecture Question – (Q12) & (Q43)
Seminar Question - (Q26)
Support Class Question - (Q45)
Meaning of instruction words
Analyse - Determine and explain the constituent parts of….
Clarify - Explain more clearly the meaning of…..
Compare (with) - Explain similarities and differences between …..
Criticise - Present the faults in a theory or policy or opinion.
Discuss - Explain the opposing arguments
Justify - State adequate grounds for…..
List - Itemise
State - Express
Approach to answering examination questions - Tips
Spend the first few minute of the examination reading the paper and decide on which question you will do.
Divide the time you spend on questions in proportion to the marks on offer.
Unless you know exactly