BU283 OC 2014 Midterm Facts
BU283 OC 2014
Midterm Exam Facts
The midterm exam covers everything covered in the course up to the mid-point of stocks. That is, everything up to and including page
8.3.21 in chapter 8 of CFO. (i.e., CFO Chapters 1, 3, 4, 7 and first part of 8.) Of course, short-term financing is also included. Both the supplemental reading (in document sharing) and LO5 in Chapter 15.
The topic break-down by number of marks is (approximately): 8% markets and institutions; 13% annuities; 19% loans; 9% short-term financing; 32% bonds; and 19% stocks.
The midterm exam is multiple choice
The midterm exam is 2 hours long
The midterm exam has four sections. Section 1 includes 10 questions about the instructions (worth 0.1 marks each). Section 2 has 15 conceptual questions (including simple calculations) worth 1 mark each. Section 3 has 12 short numeric questions worth 2 marks each.
Section 4 has 6 long numeric questions worth 3 marks each.
The questions vary in difficulty level. The longer questions are more difficult. Prepare for the midterm by reading the chapters, looking at examples, watching videos, completing self-test problems and completing problems (aka homework). Don’t forget to read the supplementary readings (under Document Sharing) and practice the supplementary problems in the same location.
The formula sheet is available under Document Sharing. (You don’t need to bring it with you.)
As usual, you should carry enough decimal points in your calculations so that you get an accurate number to pennies.
The BU383TA@GMAIL.COM email account will be open until the night of Oct 23. We cannot guarantee that emails sent late on Oct 23 will be answered before the midterm.
Calculators (including graphing and financial calculators) are allowed in the exam. Nothing with a keyboard. No smart phones (leave them in your bag).
Bring your student id card to the mid-term exam. (And some pencils and a calculator.)
Midterm Exam Facts
The midterm exam covers everything covered in the course up to the mid-point of stocks. That is, everything up to and including page
8.3.21 in chapter 8 of CFO. (i.e., CFO Chapters 1, 3, 4, 7 and first part of 8.) Of course, short-term financing is also included. Both the supplemental reading (in document sharing) and LO5 in Chapter 15.
The topic break-down by number of marks is (approximately): 8% markets and institutions; 13% annuities; 19% loans; 9% short-term financing; 32% bonds; and 19% stocks.
The midterm exam is multiple choice
The midterm exam is 2 hours long
The midterm exam has four sections. Section 1 includes 10 questions about the instructions (worth 0.1 marks each). Section 2 has 15 conceptual questions (including simple calculations) worth 1 mark each. Section 3 has 12 short numeric questions worth 2 marks each.
Section 4 has 6 long numeric questions worth 3 marks each.
The questions vary in difficulty level. The longer questions are more difficult. Prepare for the midterm by reading the chapters, looking at examples, watching videos, completing self-test problems and completing problems (aka homework). Don’t forget to read the supplementary readings (under Document Sharing) and practice the supplementary problems in the same location.
The formula sheet is available under Document Sharing. (You don’t need to bring it with you.)
As usual, you should carry enough decimal points in your calculations so that you get an accurate number to pennies.
The BU383TA@GMAIL.COM email account will be open until the night of Oct 23. We cannot guarantee that emails sent late on Oct 23 will be answered before the midterm.
Calculators (including graphing and financial calculators) are allowed in the exam. Nothing with a keyboard. No smart phones (leave them in your bag).
Bring your student id card to the mid-term exam. (And some pencils and a calculator.)