Overview

This topic introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management. The topic will cover the role and objectives of financial management, business financial planning and ratio analysis, working capital management, risk and return, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, operating … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Identify the concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management
  • Define the role and objectives of sound financial planning and management in business organisations

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Evaluate financial statements to formulate strategies for improvement of a firm
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Assess risk and return to value debt and equity for estimating cost of capital of a firm
3.
Appraise techniques of capital budgeting and appropriate methods for capital investment decisions
4.
Compute leverage and the implications of types of leverage on capital structure of a firm
5.
Analyse the importance of managing working capital and dividend decisions

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