AFG9070

Financial management

Mr Richard Hartshorn

6 points · Distance, approximately 12 hours per week · Second semester · Gippsland · Prohibited combination: AFG9074

Objectives The objective of this subject is to introduce students to concepts in accounting and finance. Areas taught include the objectives of financial management and their importance to an organisation. Students will be required to produce typical financial and management reports and then analyse these statements for decision making purposes. Students will also gain an understanding of the finance options available to businesses.

Synopsis Basic financial functions, development and basis of financial reports, analysis of financial reports, capital investment appraisals, cost behaviour, budgeting technique and implications for management, capital structure and sources of finance.

Assessment Assignment one (exercises, reports): 15% · Assignment two (exercises and reports): 15% · Examination (3 hours): 70% · Students must obtain a satisfactory result in all areas of assessment.

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