LESSON 1 Flashcards
is the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial resources of an organization.
Financial management
plays a critical role in the success of a company.
Financial Management
managing risk and ensuring that the company is not exposed to unnecessary financial risks.
Financial Management
- is a broad field that involves the study of how individuals, businesses, and organizations manage money and resources over time. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, and managing risk.
Finance
is an important field because it plays a crucial role in the functioning of the economy.
FINANCE
is concerned with the financial operations of a company, such as raising capital, making investment decisions, and managing financial risks.
Corporate Finance
corporations are responsible for analyzing financial data and making informed decisions about the use of company resources.
Financial Managers
is focused on managing an individual’s personal financial resources, such as income, expenses, and investments.
Personal Finance
includes various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, derivatives, and other securities that are used to manage risk and return.
Finance
the study of financial markets, institutions, and systems, as well as financial regulations and laws.
Finance
Function of Financial Manager “Daily”
Daily:
cash management
(receipt and disbursement of funds) inventory control
short-term financing
foreign exchange hedging
Bank relations
Function of Financial Manager “Occasionally”
Occasionally:
intermediate financing bond issues
leasing
stock issues
capital budgeting dividend decisions forecasting
One of the primary goals of financial management is to maximize profits by increasing revenues and minimizing expenses.
Profit Maximization
Another important goal of financial management is to maximize the wealth of the shareholders. This involves increasing the share price and paying dividends to shareholders.
Wealth Maximization
Financial managers also need to manage financial risks by identifying and mitigating potential financial risks to the organization.
Risk Management
Financial managers must allocate capital effectively to ensure that it is used efficiently and that the organization can achieve its strategic goals.
Effective Capital Allocation
Financial managers must ensure that the organization’s financial operations are efficient and that resources are used effectively to minimize costs.
Efficient Operations
Financial managers must ensure that the organization is financially sustainable in the long term by making decisions that balance short-term profitability with long-term growth and stability.
Long-Term Sustainability
Goals of financial management
Profit Maximization
Wealth Maximization
Risk Management
Effective Capital Allocation
Efficient Operations
Long-Term Sustainability
Roles of Financial Management
Financial Planning
Financial Control
Financial Reporting
Risk Management
Capital Management
Compliance
This involves forecasting financial performance, analyzing financial data, and developing strategies to achieve financial targets.
Financial Planning
This involves monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to optimize financial operations.
Financial Control