Financial Management-Lesson 3
Financial Management-Lesson 3
(MBA 104)
The course deals with the basic financial policies and strategies in
business operations. It deals with the role of the financial manager,
especially the treasurer, in determining the financial goals of the
business. It covers analysis of cash flows and financial statements. It
deals with decisions over a period of time, considering the time value of
money and interest rates, risk management and valuation. It touches on
financial planning including budgeting. The discussions, then centers on
short-term financial management, covering working capital management,
cash and marketable securities, receivables, inventory management and
short-term financing.
Upon successful completion of the course, the
student will be able to:
The Role:
A financial controller is the head
accountant of the company. They
supervise other accountants and
oversee the preparation of
financial reports, such as income
statements and balance sheets.
The Treasurer
Focus: Outward Movers Looking Towards
the Future of the Business
The Role:
The treasurer serves as the protector of a
company’s value and finances from financial
risks that arises from business activities.
Traditionally, a treasurer is under the
accounting department, but has now branched
out into a new segment which is known as the
corporate treasury management
The financing decision involves Two sources
from where the funds can be raised: using a
company’s own money, such as share capital,
retained earnings or borrowing funds from the
outside in the form debenture, loan, bond, etc. The
objective of financial decision is to maintain
an optimum capital structure, i.e. a proper mix of debt
and equity, to ensure the trade-off between the risk
and return to the shareholders.
Question #1: Explain how securities
markets provide a link between the
corporation and investors.
•The Cost involved in raising the funds. The manager chose the source
with minimum cost.
•The Cash Flow from the operations of the business also determines the
source from where the funds shall be raised. High cash flow enables to
borrow debt as interest can be easily paid.
• Profit maximization
• Wealth maximization
• Survival of company
Profit maximization is the short run or
long run process by which a firm may
determine the price, input, and output
levels that lead to the greatest profit.
Wealth maximization is the
concept of increasing the value of a
business in order to increase the
value of the shares held by
stockholders
Survival of Company
1. Prevention
Review your costs, and get as lean as possible,
even when you’re not facing a cash crunch. Also
keep an eye on your balance sheet. Strive to
keep on top of technological and market
changes.
2. Contingency planning
Prepare a contingency plan that covers red flags
to watch out for, such as the loss of an important
client or a sudden increase in costs.
3. Act quickly
Don’t delay in taking decisive action if trouble
looms. And don’t be shy about seeking outside
advice if needed.
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