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What is financial management concerned with?
What is financial management concerned with?
The flow of funds, acquisition of funds, application of funds for the acquisition of assets, and administration of financial matters.
What does the Statement of Financial Position represent?
What does the Statement of Financial Position represent?
An overview of the financial position of the business.
Which of the following reflects the asset structure of a business?
Which of the following reflects the asset structure of a business?
- Both A and B (correct)
- Current assets
- Liabilities
- Non-current assets
Define capital in the context of financial management.
Define capital in the context of financial management.
Income is receipts resulting from the sale of products and/or services and can also come from ______.
Income is receipts resulting from the sale of products and/or services and can also come from ______.
What are the categories of costs in financial management?
What are the categories of costs in financial management?
What are short-term financing methods?
What are short-term financing methods?
Explain what is meant by the cost of capital.
Explain what is meant by the cost of capital.
What is the primary objective of financial management?
What is the primary objective of financial management?
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Financial Management
Financial Management
Ensuring enough income, wise investments, and managing profitability, liquidity, and solvency for an organization.
Break-even point
Break-even point
The point where total revenue equals total costs, resulting in zero profit or loss for a business.
Financial Analysis
Financial Analysis
Evaluating financial data to understand a company's performance and position.
Financial Markets
Financial Markets
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Short-term Financing
Short-term Financing
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Long-term Financing
Long-term Financing
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Financial Planning & Control
Financial Planning & Control
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Current Assets
Current Assets
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Cost of Capital
Cost of Capital
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Management of Risk
Management of Risk
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Study Notes
Study Notes
Financial Management Focus
- Concerned with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities of a business.
- Aims to optimize the use of financial resources to achieve the business's objectives.
Statement of Financial Position
- Represents a snapshot of a business's financial position at a specific point in time.
- Shows the assets, liabilities, and equity of the business.
- Also known as the balance sheet.
Asset Structure
- Reflected by the composition of a business's assets, including:
- Fixed assets (long-term, such as land, buildings, machinery)
- Current assets (short-term, such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory)
Capital in Financial Management
- Refers to the funds used to finance a business's operations.
- Can be obtained through equity financing (investment by owners) or debt financing (loans and other forms of borrowing).
Income Sources
- Receipts resulting from the sale of products and/or services.
- Can also come from other sources, such as:
- Interest income
- Dividend income
- Rental income
Cost Categories
- Fixed costs: Costs that remain relatively constant regardless of the level of production or sales (e.g., rent, salaries).
- Variable costs: Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales (e.g., raw materials, direct labor).
- Semi-variable costs: Costs that have both fixed and variable components (e.g., utilities).
Short-Term Financing Methods
- Trade credit: Obtaining goods or services on credit from suppliers.
- Bank loans: Short-term loans from banks.
- Factoring: Selling accounts receivable at a discount to a factoring company.
- Line of credit: An agreement with a bank that allows a business to borrow up to a certain amount.
Cost of Capital
- Represents the cost of financing a company's assets through a combination of debt and equity.
- Is the rate of return that a company must earn on its investments to satisfy its investors.
Primary Objective of Financial Management
- To maximize the value of the business for its owners, shareholders, or stakeholders.
- Achieved by:
- Increasing profitability
- Optimizing capital structure
- Managing financial risk effectively
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