Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of planning tools in financial management?
What is a strategic plan?
A process where leaders define their vision and identify goals and objectives
A business plan includes the sequence in which goals should be realized.
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What does cash flow forecasting involve?
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ROI refers to the ratio of net profit over the total cost of the _____
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What is a feasibility study?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary account in a typical chart of accounts?
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Delegated authority involves dividing labor and decision-making responsibilities.
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What is defined in a finance manual?
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The organizational chart represents the _____ of a company.
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Study Notes
Financial Management Tools
Planning Tools
- Essential for future management decisions in an organization.
- Planning involves projecting responses and strategies toward achieving organizational goals.
Strategic Plan
- Defines the organization's vision and objectives for the future.
- Establishes sequences for achieving set goals, ensuring alignment with the vision.
Business Plan
- Overview of the business's vision, objectives, and strategies.
- Serves as a roadmap for operational and financial actions.
Cash Flow Forecast and Budgets
- Cash flow forecasting estimates future sales and expenses.
- Budgetary planning constructs financial plans to control operations, minimizing the risk of unfavorable financial outcomes.
Return on Investment (ROI)
- Measures the profit generated from investments.
- Calculated as the ratio of net profit to total investment costs; valuable for assessing concrete, measurable gains.
Net Surplus
- Unique accounting standard for cooperatives, reflecting the day-to-day financial activities.
- Involves managing financial transactions related to assets, expenses, revenues, and reporting.
Feasibility Study
- Assessment that determines the practicality of proposed projects.
- Analyzes resource organization, including staff, volunteers, and financial aspects, to ensure successful implementation.
Organizational Charts and Flow Diagrams
- Organizational charts visually depict company structure.
- Flow diagrams map sequential steps in a process, adaptable for various uses, including manufacturing and administrative processes.
Chart of Accounts
- Contains five primary account categories: Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Expenses, Revenue.
- Provides a structural framework for financial record-keeping.
Finance Manual
- Outlines accounting policies, procedures, cost classifications, and budget control measures.
- Establishes guidelines for financial authority and transaction documentation.
Controlling Tools
- Implemented systems of controls and checks to ensure proper resource application and operational procedures are followed.
Delegated Authority
- Involves dividing tasks and decision-making responsibilities among individuals within an organization, streamlining managerial workload.
Procurement Procedure
- Workflow for acquiring goods and services from external sources.
- Often involves a competitive bidding process to secure favorable terms.
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Test your knowledge on the tools used in financial management. This quiz covers essential concepts like planning tools and strategic planning elements that are crucial for effective managerial practices. Dive into the methods that help organizations project their future decisions.
