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What is the total mark distribution for Part A of the final exam in FINA1221?
Which chapters are excluded from revision for the final exam in FINA1221?
How many questions are included in Part B of the FINA1221 final exam?
What percentage of the final exam marks is allocated to questions from Chapters 8 and 9?
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What is the mode of the final exam for FINA1221?
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What is the total exam duration for the FINA1221 final exam?
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What type of exam format is used for the FINA1221 final exam?
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Which component consists of qualitative/conceptual and quantitative questions?
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Which chapters from the textbook are included in the exam coverage?
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What items are permitted to bring to the exam?
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What should you do before starting your response to a question?
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What is required to be returned at the end of the exam?
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What should students do regarding past examination papers?
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Are students encouraged to read everything assigned in the textbook?
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Can students review the MFL tests?
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What will be provided with the exam questions?
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What is a requirement for taking a final exam at the University of Western Australia in case of illness?
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What financial tool is not mandatory for solving exam problems at the University of Western Australia?
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Which of the following is NOT included in cash flows for capital budgeting according to the guidelines?
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What is the primary method for valuing a share mentioned in the content?
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Which decision-making approach helps in evaluating projects with limited resources?
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What is a potential issue if there is a mistake in the question paper during an exam?
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In which situation is it necessary to calculate taxes related to a project?
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What trade-off must be understood in share valuation?
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Study Notes
Final Exam Coverage
- Covers chapters 7-12 (excluding chapter 10) of the textbook
- Exam includes lecture notes from lectures 7-12
- Illustrations used throughout the semester, tutorial questions and solutions, and MyFinanceLab (MFL) test content are considered examinable
Final Exam Structure
- 2-hour closed book exam held on campus
- Date, time and venue are according to official university exam schedule, check timetable or contact studentConnect
- Two parts
- Part A: 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) for 60 marks
- Part B: 4 questions worth 40 marks, each with sub-questions
- Requires answering all questions
- Questions include both qualitative/conceptual and quantitative topics
Permitted Items
- UWA approved calculator (stickered)
- Pen, pencil, ruler, set square, and eraser
- Refer to provided link for approved items list and other important information before and during exams
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I review the MyFinanceLab tests?
- Yes, click on results and then review
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Is it mandatory to use a financial calculator?
- No, questions are designed to be solvable with UWA approved scientific or financial calculators
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Will I be able to bring any formula sheet or notes to the test?
- No
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What if there is a mistake in the question paper?
- Answer to the best of your ability based on the information provided
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What should I do if I am sick or cannot take the final exam?
- Contact student services immediately for advice.
Week 7 Lecture
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Valuation of Equity Instruments
- Covers basics of ordinary shares, preference shares, and share quotes
- Explains how to value a share as the present value of its expected future dividends
- Discusses the trade-off between dividends and growth in share valuation
- Emphasizes the limitations of valuing a share solely based on expected dividends
- Explains how to value a share as the present value of the company's total payout
Week 8 Lecture
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Investment Decision Rules
- Calculates net present value (NPV)
- Discusses the NPV rule for investment decisions
- Explains alternative decision rules and their drawbacks
- Explains how to choose between mutually exclusive alternatives
- Evaluates projects with different lives
- Ranks projects when a company's resources are limited
Week 9 Lecture
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Capital Budgeting
- Identifies relevant cash flows within capital budgeting problems
- Explains why opportunity costs are included in cash flows, while sunk costs and interest expense are not
- Explains how to calculate taxes that must be paid
- Explains how to calculate free cash flows for a project
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Description
This quiz covers chapters 7-12 of the finance textbook, excluding chapter 10. It includes topics from lecture notes, illustrations, and tutorial questions that will be examined. Prepare for a comprehensive two-part exam format featuring multiple-choice and descriptive questions.
