Financial Management
Unit-7 Management of working capital
Meaning of working capital
Meaning of Working Capital Management Working Capital Management refers to the process of managin...
types of working capital
1. On the Basis of Concept: Working capital can be categorized based on the accounting concept in...
working capital cycle
The working capital cycle (WCC), also known as the operating cycle, is the length of time it take...
adequate working capital
Adequate working capital is essential for the smooth functioning of a business. It ensures that t...
determinants of working capital
Nature or Character of Business: The type of business and its specific requirements impact the w...
estimation of working capital
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Management of cash
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Management of inventory
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Management of debtors
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Unit-1 Introduction to Financial management
Meaning of finance and financial management
Introduction to Financial Management In this chapter, we will explore the meaning of finance and ...
Types of finance
In the field of financial management, there are various types of finance that are utilized by org...
classification of private finance
Private finance refers to the management and allocation of funds by individuals, households, and ...
Importance and Scope of financial management
Financial management plays a crucial role in the success and sustainability of any organization. ...
Approaches to finance function
The finance function within an organization plays a critical role in managing financial resources...
Relationship of finance with other business functions
Financial Management (FM) is a core function within a business that intersects with various other...
Objectives of financial management
Financial management is essential for organizations to effectively manage their financial resourc...
Profit maximization
Profit maximization is a key objective for many businesses, focusing on generating the highest po...
Wealth maximization
Wealth maximization is a modern approach in the field of business that focuses on enhancing the w...
Financial decisions
Financial decisions are a fundamental aspect of financial management and play a crucial role in s...
Internal relation of financial decisions
Financial decisions are interconnected within an organization, and understanding their internal r...
Factors influencing financial decisions
Financial decisions can vary between companies and even among departments within the same company...
Functional areas of financial management
1. Determining Financial Needs A finance manager is responsible for meeting the financial needs o...
Functions of a finance manager
Financial managers play a critical role in an organization's financial decision-making process. T...
Unit-4 Cost of capital and Leverages
Fomulas
Cost of Debt Capital Debt is of Two types - Irredeemable Debt and Redeemable Debt.where Irredeema...
Meaning & Significance of cost of capital
Meaning of Cost of Capital Introduction: The cost of capital is the minimum required rate of retu...
components of cost of capital
Debt Capital Opportunity Cost of Debt Capital: The cost of debt capital is the opportunity cost...
computation of cost of capital
To calculate the total cost of debt for this share issuance, we need to consider the cost of the ...
Weighted Average Cost of Capital
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Meaning of leverage
Leverage, in a business context, refers to the use of various financial instruments or borrowed c...
types of leverages
???Question One-up Ltd. has an Equity Share Capital of Rs. 5,00,000, divided into shares of Rs. 1...
risk and leverage
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Unit-6 Dividend policy decisions
Meaning
Dividend policy refers to the set of guidelines, strategies, and decisions a company makes regard...
determinants of dividend policy decisions
1. Legal Restrictions Regulatory and legal frameworks can impose constraints on dividend distribu...
Bonus shares
Bonus shares, also known as scrip dividends or capitalization issues, are additional shares issue...
theories of dividend decisions
The impact of dividend decisions on shareholder wealth and firm valuation is central to financial...
Unit-5 Capital budgeting
Formulas
Note For PBP,NPV,PI,IRR, Cash flows are considered after tax but before depreciation. For ARR, Ca...
Meaning of capital budgeting
Capital budgeting, also known as investment appraisal, is the process that a business undertakes ...
Importance
The concept of the time value of money (TVM) is central to finance, economics, and investment the...
capital budgeting process
Capital budgeting is a crucial financial management process that companies undertake to evaluate ...
Modern methods
Project appraisal is the process of assessing the viability and potential return on investment of...
Payback period
Formula: [ \text{Payback Period} = \text{Years before final year} + \left( \frac{\text{Investment...
Accounting rate of return
Formula Average Rate of Return Method [\text{Average Rate of Return} = \frac{\text{Average Annua...
NPV method
Note: This section provides a conceptual overview of NPV. It is recommended to practice solving N...
Profitability index
Note: This section provides a conceptual overview of PI. It is recommended to practice solving P...
IRR methods
Note: This section provides a conceptual overview of IRR. It is recommended to practice solving ...
Decision Rules
Decision Rules Technique Accepting Criteria for Single or Independent Project(s) Accepting Cri...
Unit-3 Capital Structure
Meaning of capital structure
The term 'structure' means the arrangement of various parts. So, capital structure means the arra...
Meaning of financial structure
Capital Structure: Capital structure refers to the proportion of long-term debt and equity in the...
principles of capital structure
The importance or significance of Capital Structure: Increase in value of the firm: A sound cap...
optimum capital structure
The optimum capital structure is the capital structure at which the weighted average cost of capi...
determinants of capital structure
1. Trading on Equity and EBIT - EPS Analysis The use of long-term debt and preference share capit...
theories of capital structure
Capital structure is a critical aspect of financial management that deals with the mix of debt an...
EPS
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Proforma of EPS
Description Amount Sales XXX Less: Variable Costs (XXX) Contribution XXX Less: Fixe...
Point of indifference
The indifference point in financial analysis refers to the level of EBIT (Earnings Before Interes...
capital gearing
Capital gearing, often referred to as the gearing ratio, is a financial metric that evaluates the...
Unit-2 Sources of finance and Capitalization
. Sources of Finance
Money is the lifeblood of any business, and it's essential for its smooth operation and growth. T...
Ownership securities
Ownership securities, also known as equity securities or equity investments, represent ownership ...
Equity shares
Equity shares, also known as ordinary shares, represent a form of ownership in a company. They ar...
Preference shares
Preference shares, also known as preferred shares, are a type of financial security issued by com...
Other shares
Deferred Shares Deferred shares are a type of shares that have no right to receive dividends eith...
Over trading Under trading
Aspect Over Trading Under Trading Definition A company engages in business activities beyo...
Debentures
A debenture is a document issued by a company that serves as a certificate acknowledging a debt. ...
Corporate Bonds
Corporate bonds are financial instruments issued by companies to raise capital for various purpos...
Other Bonds types
Zero Coupon Bonds/Zero Interest Bonds Zero coupon bonds, also known as zero interest bonds, are u...
Internal financing or ploughing back of profit
The Ploughing Back of Profits is a financial management strategy in which a company retains a por...
Loan financing
Loan financing is a common method of obtaining funds for individuals and businesses. Understandin...
Meaning of capitalization
Introduction The objective of every business is to maximize the value of the business. In this re...
Theories of capitalization
In the context of capitalization, there are two popular theories: Cost Theory and Earning Theory....
Over capitalization
Concept of Over-Capitalization: Over-Capitalization can be defined as the state of financial affa...
Under capitalization
Concept of Under-Capitalization: Under-Capitalization can be defined as a financial situation in ...
Watered stock
Watered stock refers to shares of a company that were issued at a much greater value than the val...