One Semester or Term

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HBC110N Accounting for Managers, HMB110 Quantitative Analysis A OR HMB111 Quantitative Analysis B

 Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Aims & Objectives:

• Discuss in a knowledgeable way and future trends that are of concern to finance managers
• Price securities
• Determine the cost of capital
• Evaluate and apply methods of capital budgeting
• Apply the knowledge of the various sources of finance available to corporations and determine an appropriate mix that should maximise a value of the company
• Present and discuss analytical tools derived from finance theory

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (2 hours), Tutorial (1 hour)

Assessment:

Tutorial Test 5%; Excel Assignment 5%; Mid Semester Test 25%; Exam 65%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

• An introduction to corporate financial management
• The time value of money
• Valuing shares and bonds
• Capital budgeting, NPV, making capital investment decisions
• Risk and return, Capital Asset Pricing Model
• Australian financial markets, short and long term financing
• Financial leverage and capital structure policy

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.