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    ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

    (Department of Business Administration)

    WARNING
    1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE
    ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM THE AWARD OF
    DEGREE/CERTIFICATE IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
    2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
    OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN THE
    “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
    Course: Introduction to Business Finance (8414) Semester: Spring 2024
    Level: BBA 4 Years Passing Marks: 50

    Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments.


    (AD, BS, BEd, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode)
    1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the marks
    are distributed according to its requirements.
    1. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the question.
    2. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or
    allied material.
    3. Hand written scanned assignments are not acceptable.
    4. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
    5. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
    6. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
    7. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned
    copy of their hand written assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The
    size of the file should not exceed 5 MB.

    ASSIGNMENT No: 1
    Q.No Question Marks

    1 20
    A stock has the following probability distribution of returns and
    associated probabilities:

    Return (%) Probability


    3 0.2
    8 0.5
    15 0.3

    Calculate the expected return and standard deviation of the stock.

    2 Identify and explain three macroeconomic factors that can impact the 20
    business environment.
    3 Discuss the functions of financial intermediaries in the financial 20
    environment, providing numerical examples
    4 Two investment projects have different cash flows over time. Project A has 20

    1
    uneven cash flows of $5,000, $8,000, and $12,000 over the next three
    years. Project B has constant cash flows of $8,000 per year for three years.
    Compare the present values of the two projects.
    5 A company's common stock is expected to pay a dividend of $1.50 per 20
    share next year. If the required rate of return is 12%, calculate the expected
    price of the stock.

    ASSIGNMENT No. 2
    Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

    This assignment is a research-oriented activity. You must prepare a detailed report of about
    3000 words on the topic allotted to you to be submitted to your teacher for evaluation.
    You are required to select one of the following topics according to the last digit of your roll
    number. For example, if your registration number is 18-IDM-3427183 then you will select
    topic # 3(the last digit): -
    List of Topics:
    0. Sustainable Finance: Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors
    1. The Rise of FinTech: Disrupting Traditional Business Finance Models
    2. COVID-19 and Business Finance: Challenges and Strategies for Recovery
    3. Impact Investing: Aligning Financial Goals with Social and Environmental Impact
    4. Economic Stimulus Packages: Evaluating Their Effectiveness in Business Finance
    5. Digital Transformation in Financial Management: Opportunities and Risks
    6. Artificial Intelligence in Financial Decision-Making: Enhancing Efficiency and
    Accuracy
    7. The Role of Central Banks in Shaping Business Finance Policies
    8. Inclusive Finance: Bridging the Gap for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
    9. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology: Implications for Business Finance

    GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENT # 2:


     1.5 line spacing
     Use headers and subheads throughout all sections
     Organization of ideas
     Writing skills (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
     Professionalism (readability and general appearance)
     Do more than repeat the text
     Express a point of view and defend it.

    2
    ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
    (Department of Business Administration)

    Course: Introduction to Business Finance Course Code: 8414


    Level: BBA (4 years) Credit hours: 03

    Unit 1. Business & Finance


    Business, Types of Businesses
    Finance, Key Financial Decisions
    1.3 Goals of the Firm

    Unit 2. Business & Financial Environment


    2.1 Business Environment
    2.2 Financial Environment
    2.3 Financial Markets

    Unit 3. Time Value of Money


    3.1 Concepts of Time Value of Money
    3.2 Significance of Time Value of Money
    3.3 Amortizing Loans

    Unit 4. Valuation of Long-Term Securities


    4.1 Distinctions among Valuation Concepts
    4.2 Bond Valuation
    4.3 Preferred Stock Valuation
    4.4 Common Stock Valuation

    Unit 5: Risk and Return


    5.1 Defining Risk and Return
    5.2 Using Probability Distributions to Measure Risk
    5.3 Attitudes Towards Risk
    5.4 Portfolio Theory

    Unit 6. Funds Analysis


    6.1 Flow of Fund
    6.2 Accounting Statement of Cash Flows
    6.3 Cash-Flow Forecasting
    6.4 Range of Cash-Flow Estimates
    6.5 Forecasting Financial Statements

    Unit 7. Working Capital Management


    7.1 Working Capital: Concept and Classification
    7.2 Working Capital Issues
    7.3 Financing Current Assets: Short-term and Long-term Mix
    7.4 Combining Liability Structure

    Unit 8. Capital Budgeting & Estimating Cash Flows


    8.1 Capital Budgeting

    3
    8.2 Capital Budgeting Process
    8.3 Generating Investment Project Proposal
    8.4 Estimating Project After-Tax Incremental Operating Cash Flows

    Unit 9. Mergers & Other Forms of Corporate Restructuring


    9.1 Sources of Value
    9.2 Strategic Acquisitions Involving Common Stock
    9.3 Acquisitions and Capital Budgeting
    9.4 Closing the Deal
    9.5 Takeovers, Tender Offers & Defenses
    9.6 Strategic Alliances
    9.7 Divestiture
    9.8 Ownership Restructuring
    9.9 Leverage Buyouts

    Recommended Book:

    Van Horn, C., J. and Jr., W., M., J. (2008). Fundamentals of Financial
    Management.
    13th Edition. Edinburgh: Pearson Publications Limited.

    Additional Books:

    Khan, M., Y. and Jains K., P. (2007). Financial Management. New York: McGraw
    Hills Companies.

    Shin, K., J. and Siegel, G., J. (2008). Financial Management. New York: Barrens
    Business Library.

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