UNIT-1 Introduction to Financial Management
Introduction
1. Defining Finance Finance is broadly defined as the art and science of managing money. It encom...
Nature of Financial Management
Let's explore the specific nature of financial management through the following key characteristi...
Finance and related disciplines
1. Introduction Financial management, as an integral part of overall management, is not a complet...
Scope of Financial Management
1. Introduction Financial management provides a framework for making sound financial decisions. I...
Profit Maximisation
1. Introduction The primary goal of financial management is to guide a firm's investment and fina...
Wealth Maximisation
5.1. Definition Wealth maximization focuses on improving the value or wealth of the shareholders....
Profit Maximization vs Wealth Maximization
Feature Profit Maximization Wealth Maximization Focus Short-term earnings Long-term value ...
Types of Financial Decisions
1. Introduction Effective financial management requires making sound choices in three key areas: ...
Risk-Return Trade-off in Financial Management
1. Introduction In finance, a fundamental principle is that higher potential returns are generall...
Organization of the Finance Function
1. Introduction The organizational structure of the finance function varies across companies, inf...
Time Value of Money- Present value and Future Value
1. Introduction The time value of money (TVM) is a core concept in finance. It essentially means ...