Module Overview

Financial Management

The main aims of this module is to provide the learner with a recognition of the necessity to manage the finance of an enterprise;- An appreciation of the nature and scope of working capital management activities; - A clear introduction to financial management; - An ability to interpret and use all the main financial statements

Module Code

SMCO H3025

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

The nature and scope of financial management

The nature and scope of financial objectives for commercial and not-for-profit organisations.

Management of working capital

The nature and scope of working capital Control of stock, debtors, creditors and cash management Control of stock, debtors, creditors and cash

Capital expenditure and investment

How firms identify potential investment opportunities, Investment appraisal techniques: payback, accounting rate of return and Discounted cash flow.

Sources of finance

Identification of short, medium and long-term sources of finance

Cash Budgets

Preparation of Cash Budgets

Ratio Analysis

Calculation, analysis and interpretation of ratios

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)30
Formal Examination70