Module- I

Introduction

Meaning and Scope of Finance, Finance Functions, Financial Goal: Profit Maximization vs. wealth maximization, Time Value of Money- Future value, present value, Value of annuity due, Multi Period Compounding

 

Module- II

Financial Analysis & Planning:

Financial Statements – Balance Sheet, P&L Statement, Fund Flows Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Uses of the statement of changes in financial positions

Financial Statement (Ratio) Analysis- Meaning & Nature,

Module- III

Financial Statement (Ratio) Analysis- Meaning & Nature, Liquidity Ratios, Leverage Ratios, Efficiency Ratios, Profitability Ratios, Valuation Ratios

Dupont Analysis- Evaluation of a firm’s earning power, Comparative statement analysis, cautions in using ratio analysis

Module- IV

Investment Decisions: Capital Budgeting Decisions- Nature, types & features, investment evaluation criteria, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of return (IRR),

Cost of Capital: Introduction & significance, concept of opportunity cost of capital, Cost of equity capital- Dividend Growth Model (Internal & External equity), Capital asset pricing model (CAPM)

Module- V

Working Capital Management

Principles of working capital management- concept of working capital, operating and cash conversion cycle, permanent and variable working capital, balanced working capital position, determinant of working capital

Estimating Working Capital Needs

Current assets holding period, ratio of sales, ratio of fixed investments,

Policies for Financing Current Assets

Matching approach, conservative approach, aggressive approach, short-term & long-term financing