FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – AN OVERVIEW Unit structure: 1. Introduction 2. Learning objectives 3. Section title Meaning Definition Objective Advantages of wealth maximization Criticisms of wealth maximization Scope & Functions of Financial Management Role and function of the finance manager Financial Management and Economic Financial management and Accounting Evolution of financial management Functional areas of financial management Financial decisions Have you understood questions
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• INTRODUCTION Financial Management means the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized functions directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not only seen in the ’Line’ but also in the capacity of ’Staff’ in overall administration of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. It includes how to raise the capital‚ how to
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importance of cost of capital in Financial Decisions? Explain. The term “cost of capital” is defined as a the rate of return on investment projects nesscery to have unchanged market price of a firm’s share. It may be the rate at which funds can be borrowed on new equity capital or‚ it may be the rate at which futher cash flows are discounted to measure its present values. The cost of Capital of a firm is the weighted average of the cost of the various sources of finance that have been used by it. The
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CHAPTER 9 THE COST OF CAPITAL (Difficulty: E = Easy‚ M = Medium‚ and T = Tough) Multiple Choice: Conceptual Easy: Capital components Answer: c Diff: E [i]. Which of the following is not considered a capital component for the purpose of calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) as it applies to capital budgeting? a. Long-term debt. b. Common stock. c. Accounts payable and accruals. d. Preferred stock. Capital components Answer: d
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1. A CORPORATE FINANCE EXECUTIVE WANTS TO INVEST IN A NEW PROJECT THAT WILL EVENTUALLY INCREASE THE CORPORATION’S PROFITS. THE FINANCE EXECUTIVE PROPOSES THIS IDEA TO HIS DIRECTOR WHO ASKS THAT HE PUT TOGETHER A PROPOSAL AND PRESENT IT AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 2. A PARENT OPENS UP A 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN FOR THEIR NEWBORN CHILD TO SAVE FOR THE CHILD’S EDUCATION 3) IN SELECTING THREE DIFFERENT INVESTMENT OPTIONS‚ A BROKER OFFERS AN INVESTOR THREE MUTUAL FUND OPTIONS. THE FIRST IS
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References: Buzacott‚ J. A.‚ & Zhang‚ R. Q. (2004). Inventory management with asset-based financing. Management Science‚ 50(9)‚ 1274-1292. Dechow‚ P. M.‚ Kothari‚ S. P.‚ & L Watts‚ R. (1998). The relation between earnings and cash flows. Journal of Accounting and Economics‚ 25(2)‚ 133-168. Jensson‚ P. (2006). Profitability Assessment Model. Reykjavík‚ Iceland.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Financial Management What’s Ahead What Is Finance? Goal of the Firm Profit Maximization Maximization of Shareholder Wealth Legal Forms of Business Organization Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Comparison of Organizational Forms The Role of the Financial Manager in a Corporation The Corporation and the Financial Markets: The Interaction Ten Principles That Form the Basics of Financial Management A Final Note on the
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Finance theory and Financial strategy Strategic Planning means several things. But it certainly is a part of the decision-making in resource management of the business benefits. Finance theory has significant advantages in understanding the function of capital markets‚ the valuation of real assets and financial assets. Discounted cash flow analysis(DCF) is a tool that derived from finance theory which has been widely used. However finance theory also has little effect on strategic
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Introduction to Financial Management Chapter 1 McGraw Hill/Irwin McGraw-Hill © 2004 The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Key Concepts and Skills Know the basic types of financial management decisions and the role of the financial manager Know the goal of financial management Know the financial implications of the different forms of business organization Understand the conflicts of interest that can arise between owners and managers McGraw Hill/Irwin
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Question 1 The differences between managerial accounting and financial accounting can be distinguished through 5 aspects: a) Primary Users of Reports In managerial accounting‚ the information will be use within the organization‚ by the employees and managers‚ where else in financial accounting‚ the information in the reports will be used by external parties such as banks‚ creditors and shareholders. b) Types and frequency of the reports. In managerial accounting‚ the information is
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