Chap 1 Flashcards
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also called the aftermarket. A place where financial instruments already issued are traded.
a type of capital market
Secondary Market
a market where exchange of derivatives take place.
Derivative Market
where the providers and users of funds interact with the help of the financial intermediary.
concerned with creating financial assets, markets for trading securities, and regulations for the financial markets
Financial Institution and Markets
involve the buying and selling of financial securities, the analysis on making an investment, and risk management
Investments
more concerned with the raising, allocating, and controlling the firm’s funds.
Financial Management
Three Areas Of Finance
Financial Institution and Markets
Investments
Financial Management
Two categories of finance
Public
Private
3 Private Finance
Personal Finance
Non-profit organization
Business Finance
concerned with the government revenues and spending, and their general effect on the economy
Public Finance
application of finance other than public finance, divided into:
PERSONAL FINANCE
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS FINANCE
Public Finance
Deals primarily with the management of the finances of the individuals and households
Personal Finance
also known as nongovernment organization (NGO) or charity, provides goods and services to the public without necessarily gaining profit.
NPO
Is the management of funds and other valuable assets to be used in the conduct of business
BUSINESS FINANCE
It is concerned with the acquisition, allocation, and accumulation of funds.
BUSINESS FINANCE
It deals with assets, liabilities, income and expenses. It involves recording past transactions, analyzing past performance, and preparing and interpreting financial statements of the business for the past year.
Accounting
covers accounting, economics, taxation, and business laws. It involves using the accounting data and information in running the business and ensuring the sufficiency of funds for future operations. The results of finance decisions make up the accounting data.
Finance
why studying Finance is important
to sustain business, explore new business horizons, and avoid financial losses.
GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION
To maximize the wealth of its common stockholders through the value of its common stock.
is the most important of the three distinct types of decisions when it comes to value creation. They become the firm’s life support in continuing its existence, thus allocation of funds must be prudently done, and investment proposals must recognize the existence of risk. Investments have to be evaluated in terms of expected return and risk that would affect the firm’s valuation in the market.
Investment decision
The finance manager must be knowledgeable enough to outsource the funds or find ways to finance the operations of the business. He must consider whether financing should be short-term or long-term. He must consider the best possible financing mix or capital structure of the company in order to meet the expected return on investment.
Financing decision
A sound dividend policy is a good financial signal to the market that continually assesses the company. To pay or not to pay dividends relies basically on the decision of the Board of Directors through the advice of the finance manager.
Dividend Policy decision
– manages corporate assets and liabilities, plans the finances, budgets capital, financing the business, formulates credit policy, and manages the investment portfolio
-manages external financing matters
Treasurer
tasked with internal matters – financial and cost accounting, taxes, budgeting and control functions
Controller
oversees the entire financial activity and serves as adviser in finance matters to the Board of Directors.
CFO