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What is the primary goal of financial management?
What is the primary goal of financial management?
- Minimize costs
- Maximize shareholders' wealth (correct)
- Beat the competition
- Maximize sales
Why is wealth maximization considered a more appropriate goal than profit maximization?
Why is wealth maximization considered a more appropriate goal than profit maximization?
- Wealth maximization emphasizes maximizing costs.
- Wealth maximization focuses solely on short-term goals.
- Wealth maximization considers the timing and risk of returns. (correct)
- Wealth maximization ignores the time value of money.
Which of the following is NOT a function of financial management?
Which of the following is NOT a function of financial management?
- Market competition analysis (correct)
- Controlling
- Planning
- Financing decisions
What aspect does capital budgeting NOT address?
What aspect does capital budgeting NOT address?
Which decision is NOT part of the financing decisions in financial management?
Which decision is NOT part of the financing decisions in financial management?
What is the main focus of working capital management?
What is the main focus of working capital management?
Which of the following best describes financial markets?
Which of the following best describes financial markets?
What is a key consideration in the investment decision process?
What is a key consideration in the investment decision process?
What is a primary characteristic of the money market?
What is a primary characteristic of the money market?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of forming a corporation?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of forming a corporation?
Which type of market involves the trading of newly issued securities?
Which type of market involves the trading of newly issued securities?
What is a defining feature of the capital market?
What is a defining feature of the capital market?
What is a disadvantage commonly associated with corporations?
What is a disadvantage commonly associated with corporations?
Which of the following accurately describes investors in the money market?
Which of the following accurately describes investors in the money market?
What is a primary focus of individuals in financial markets?
What is a primary focus of individuals in financial markets?
What is NOT a feature of debt securities in the capital market?
What is NOT a feature of debt securities in the capital market?
Flashcards
Financial Management
Financial Management
The art and science of managing money and assets to effectively and efficiently achieve a company's goals, aiming to maximize shareholder value.
Profit Maximization
Profit Maximization
Attempting to reach the highest possible profits, often neglecting the timing, risk, and distribution of returns.
Financial Management Functions
Financial Management Functions
The three core functions are planning, controlling, and decision-making regarding investments and financing.
Wealth Maximization (Goal)
Wealth Maximization (Goal)
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Capital Budgeting
Capital Budgeting
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Capital Structure
Capital Structure
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Working Capital Management
Working Capital Management
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Financial Markets
Financial Markets
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Money Market
Money Market
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Capital Market
Capital Market
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Sole Proprietorship
Sole Proprietorship
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Secondary Market
Secondary Market
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Primary Market
Primary Market
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Partnership
Partnership
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Corporation
Corporation
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Agency Problem
Agency Problem
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Introduction to Financial Management
- Financial management is the art and science of managing money and other assets.
- It's a process of obtaining and allocating financial resources effectively and efficiently to achieve a firm's goals.
- The primary goal of a firm is maximizing shareholder wealth by maximizing share price.
Objectives and Goals of a Firm
- Maximize sales
- Minimize costs
- Maximize profits
- Maintain steady earnings growth
- Ensure survival
- Avoid financial distress and bankruptcy
- Beat the competition
Wealth Maximization vs. Profit Maximization
- Wealth maximization considers the timing of returns and the time value of money, unlike profit maximization which often prioritizes short-term gains.
- Profit maximization often overlooks the distribution of returns and associated dividends deemed desirable by shareholders.
- Profit maximization often prioritizes short-term profit over potential long-term investment risks.
Financial Management Functions
- Planning: This involves developing and evaluating the firm's goals and strategies to meet its objectives.
- Controlling: This analyzes causes and responsibilities to properly govern the firm.
- Investment Decisions: Decisions relating to the asset structure of a business need consideration.
- Financing Decisions: Determining the firm's financial structure—its capital sources.
Financial Management Decisions
- Capital Budgeting: Deciding which long-term investments or projects to pursue.
- Capital Structure: Determining the optimal mix of debt and equity financing.
- Working Capital Management: Managing day-to-day financial activities.
Financial Market
- A key mechanism for allocating financial resources within an economy.
- Financial intermediaries (e.g., banks) help facilitate transactions between those needing funds and those with excess funds, mitigating risk and transaction costs.
The Investment Process
- Individuals and businesses often interact through financial institutions and markets to facilitate investment activity.
- Financial institutions (e.g., banks, insurance companies) facilitate these transactions.
Financial Market: Money and Capital Markets
- Money market: Facilitates short-term financial transactions with marketable securities maturing in a year or less.
- Capital market: Deals with long-term financial instruments such as bonds and stocks.
Financial Market: Primary and Secondary Markets
- Primary market: Securities are issued for the first time.
- Secondary market: Securities are traded among investors after initial issuance.
Forms of Business Organization
- Sole Proprietorship: Owned and run by one person.
- Partnership: Owned and run by two or more people.
- Corporation: A separate legal entity from its owners.
- Limited Liability: Owners are not personally responsible for business debts.
Corporation: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Advantages: Limited liability, unlimited life, separation of ownership and management, easy transfer of ownership, easier capital raising.
- Disadvantages: Separation of ownership and management, potential double taxation (in some jurisdictions).
Agency Problem
- Corporations face agency problems related to the control of the company due to the separation of ownership and management.
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