2. FINANCEFINANCE
Finance is the life-blood of business.Finance is the life-blood of business.
Without finance neither any business canWithout finance neither any business can
be started nor successfully run .be started nor successfully run .
Finance is needed to promote or establishFinance is needed to promote or establish
business, acquire fixed assets, makebusiness, acquire fixed assets, make
necessary investigations, develop productnecessary investigations, develop product
keep man and machines at workkeep man and machines at work
,encourage management to make,encourage management to make
progress and create values.progress and create values.
3. FINANCEFINANCE
Finance is defined as the provision ofFinance is defined as the provision of
money at the time when it is required. It ismoney at the time when it is required. It is
the life-blood of the an enterprise. Withoutthe life-blood of the an enterprise. Without
adequate finance, no enterprise canadequate finance, no enterprise can
possibly accomplish its objectivespossibly accomplish its objectives
4. FINANCEFINANCE
FINANCE
PUBLIC FINANCE
Central Government
State Governments
Local Self Governments
Government Institutions
PRIVATE FINANCE
Personal Finance
Business Finance
Finance of non-profit
organisations
6. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Traditionally known as ‘Business Finance’Traditionally known as ‘Business Finance’
and ‘Corporation Finance’and ‘Corporation Finance’
According to Guthmann & Dougall “BusinessAccording to Guthmann & Dougall “Business
finance can be broadly defined as the activityfinance can be broadly defined as the activity
concerned with planning, raising, controllingconcerned with planning, raising, controlling
and administering the funds used in theand administering the funds used in the
business.”business.”
7. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Financial management is one theFinancial management is one the
functional area of management. It refer tofunctional area of management. It refer to
that part of the management activity whichthat part of the management activity which
is concerned with the planning andis concerned with the planning and
controlling of firms financial resources.controlling of firms financial resources.
8. DEFINITIONDEFINITION
““Financial management is the applicationFinancial management is the application
of planning and control function of theof planning and control function of the
finance function”finance function”
Howard and UptonHoward and Upton
9. Importance of FMImportance of FM
No business, whether big, medium, orNo business, whether big, medium, or
small can be started without an adequatesmall can be started without an adequate
amount of finance. Right from the veryamount of finance. Right from the very
beginning, i.e., conceiving an idea tobeginning, i.e., conceiving an idea to
business, finance is needed to promote orbusiness, finance is needed to promote or
establish the business, acquire fixedestablish the business, acquire fixed
assets, make investigation such as marketassets, make investigation such as market
survey etc, develop product, keep men &survey etc, develop product, keep men &
machine at work, encourage managementmachine at work, encourage management
to make progress and create valuesto make progress and create values
10. Importance of FMImportance of FM
The importance of corporation finance hasThe importance of corporation finance has
arisen because of the fact that presentarisen because of the fact that present
day business activities are predominantlyday business activities are predominantly
carried on company or corporate from ofcarried on company or corporate from of
the organisation. Following factors furtherthe organisation. Following factors further
increased the importance of FMincreased the importance of FM
1.1. The increase in size and influence of theThe increase in size and influence of the
business enterprisebusiness enterprise
2.2. Wide distribution of corporate ownershipWide distribution of corporate ownership
3.3. Separation of ownership & managementSeparation of ownership & management
11. Importance of FMImportance of FM
FM is indispensible to any orgn as it helpsFM is indispensible to any orgn as it helps
1.1. Financial planning & successful promotion of anFinancial planning & successful promotion of an
enterpriseenterprise
2.2. Acquisition of funds as & when required at minimumAcquisition of funds as & when required at minimum
possible costpossible cost
3.3. Proper use & allocation of fundsProper use & allocation of funds
4.4. Taking sound financial decisionTaking sound financial decision
5.5. Improving the profitability through financial controlsImproving the profitability through financial controls
6.6. Increasing the wealth of investors and nations, &Increasing the wealth of investors and nations, &
7.7. Promoting & mobilising individual & corporatePromoting & mobilising individual & corporate
savingssavings
12. Finance functionFinance function
Finance function is the most important ofFinance function is the most important of
all functions. It remains a focus of allall functions. It remains a focus of all
activities. It is not possible to substitute oractivities. It is not possible to substitute or
eliminate this function bcoz the businesseliminate this function bcoz the business
will close down in the absence of finance.will close down in the absence of finance.
The need for money is continuous. It startThe need for money is continuous. It start
with setting up of an enterprise & remainswith setting up of an enterprise & remains
at all times. The development &at all times. The development &
expansion of business rather needs moreexpansion of business rather needs more
commitment of funds.commitment of funds.
13. Finance functionFinance function
The fund will have to be raised from variousThe fund will have to be raised from various
sources. The receiving money is notsources. The receiving money is not
enough, its utilisation is more important. Theenough, its utilisation is more important. The
money once received will have be returnedmoney once received will have be returned
also. If its use is proper then its return will bealso. If its use is proper then its return will be
easy otherwise it will create difficulties foreasy otherwise it will create difficulties for
repayment. The management should haverepayment. The management should have
an idea of using the money profitably. It mayan idea of using the money profitably. It may
be easy to raise funds but it may be difficultbe easy to raise funds but it may be difficult
to repay them.to repay them.
14. Approaches to financeApproaches to finance
functionfunction The Traditional approachThe Traditional approach
It relates to the initial stage of its evolution duringIt relates to the initial stage of its evolution during
1920s & 1930s when the term ‘corporate finance’1920s & 1930s when the term ‘corporate finance’
was used to describe what is known as financialwas used to describe what is known as financial
management today. According to this approach,management today. According to this approach,
the scope of finance function was confined tothe scope of finance function was confined to
only procurement of funds needed by a firm ononly procurement of funds needed by a firm on
most suitable terms. The utilisation of funds wasmost suitable terms. The utilisation of funds was
considered beyond the purview of financeconsidered beyond the purview of finance
function. It was felt that decisions regarding thefunction. It was felt that decisions regarding the
application of funds are taken somewhere else inapplication of funds are taken somewhere else in
the organisationthe organisation
15. The Modern approachThe Modern approach
It includes both raising of funds as well asIt includes both raising of funds as well as
their effective utilisation.their effective utilisation.
The cost of raising funds and the returnsThe cost of raising funds and the returns
from their use should be compared.from their use should be compared.
The funds raised should be able to giveThe funds raised should be able to give
more returns than the cost involved inmore returns than the cost involved in
procuring them.procuring them.
This approach considers the three decisionsThis approach considers the three decisions
Investment decision, Financing decisions &Investment decision, Financing decisions &
Dividend decisionDividend decision
16. Aims of Finance functionAims of Finance function
Acquiring Sufficient FundsAcquiring Sufficient Funds
Proper Utilisation FundsProper Utilisation Funds
Increasing profitabilityIncreasing profitability
Maximising firm’s ValueMaximising firm’s Value
17. Scope / Content of FMScope / Content of FM
Estimating Financial RequirementEstimating Financial Requirement
Deciding Capital StructureDeciding Capital Structure
Selecting a Source of FinanceSelecting a Source of Finance
Selecting a Patten of InvestmentSelecting a Patten of Investment
Proper Cash ManagementProper Cash Management
Implementing Financial ControlImplementing Financial Control
Proper use of surplusProper use of surplus
18. Objective of FMObjective of FM
FM is concerned with procurement &useFM is concerned with procurement &use
of funds. Its main aim is to use businessof funds. Its main aim is to use business
fund in such a way that the firm’s value orfund in such a way that the firm’s value or
earnings are maximised. This objectiveearnings are maximised. This objective
can be achieved bycan be achieved by
Profit maximisationProfit maximisation
Wealth maximisationWealth maximisation
19. PROFIT MAXIMISATIONPROFIT MAXIMISATION
Arguments are in favour of profit maximisation:Arguments are in favour of profit maximisation:
1.1. When profit earning is the aim of business then profitWhen profit earning is the aim of business then profit
maximisation should be the obvious objective.maximisation should be the obvious objective.
2.2. Profitability is the barometer for measuring efficiency.Profitability is the barometer for measuring efficiency.
3.3. A business will be able to survive under unfavourableA business will be able to survive under unfavourable
situation, only if it has some past earningssituation, only if it has some past earnings
4.4. Profit are the main sources of finance for growth of aProfit are the main sources of finance for growth of a
business.business.
5.5. Profitability is essential for fulfilling social goals alsoProfitability is essential for fulfilling social goals also
20. PROFIT MAXIMISATIONPROFIT MAXIMISATION
Arguments against profit maximisationArguments against profit maximisation
1.1. AmbiguityAmbiguity
2.2. Ignores Time Value of MoneyIgnores Time Value of Money
3.3. Ignores Risk FactorIgnores Risk Factor
4.4. Dividend PolicyDividend Policy
21. WEALTH MAXIMISATIONWEALTH MAXIMISATION
Arguments in favour of wealth maximisationArguments in favour of wealth maximisation
1.1. It serves the interest of owners & other stake holdersIt serves the interest of owners & other stake holders
2.2. It is consistent with the objective of owners welfareIt is consistent with the objective of owners welfare
3.3. It implies long-run survival & growth of the firmIt implies long-run survival & growth of the firm
4.4. It takes into consideration the risk factor & time valueIt takes into consideration the risk factor & time value
of moneyof money
5.5. The effect of dividend policy on market price ofThe effect of dividend policy on market price of
shares also consideredshares also considered
6.6. This leads towards maximising shareholders utility orThis leads towards maximising shareholders utility or
value maxmisation of equity share holdersvalue maxmisation of equity share holders
22. WEALTH MAXIMISATIONWEALTH MAXIMISATION
Arguments against wealth maximisationArguments against wealth maximisation
1.1. It is a prescriptive ideaIt is a prescriptive idea
2.2. This objective not necessarily sociallyThis objective not necessarily socially
desirable.desirable.
3.3. There is some controversy as to whetherThere is some controversy as to whether
objective is to maximise the shareholder’sobjective is to maximise the shareholder’s
wealth or wealth of the firmwealth or wealth of the firm
4.4. This objective may also face difficultiesThis objective may also face difficulties
when ownership & management arewhen ownership & management are
separatedseparated
24. Functional areas of FMFunctional areas of FM
Determining Financial NeedsDetermining Financial Needs
Selecting the Source of FundsSelecting the Source of Funds
Financial Analysis & interpretationFinancial Analysis & interpretation
Cost-Volume –Profit AnalysisCost-Volume –Profit Analysis
Capital BudgetingCapital Budgeting
Working capital ManagementWorking capital Management
Profit planning & controlProfit planning & control
Dividend policyDividend policy
25. Functions of FinancialFunctions of Financial
ManagerManager
Financial Forecasting & PlanningFinancial Forecasting & Planning
Acquisition of FundsAcquisition of Funds
Investment of FundsInvestment of Funds
Helping in valuation decisionHelping in valuation decision
Maintain proper liquidityMaintain proper liquidity
28. Value or wealth maximisationValue or wealth maximisation
objectives stands forobjectives stands for
Maximisation of earnings per shareMaximisation of earnings per share
Maximisation of value of debtMaximisation of value of debt
instumentinstument
Maximising the value of equityMaximising the value of equity
None of theseNone of these
29. F M is concerned with theF M is concerned with the
Raising of fund from the marketRaising of fund from the market
Investing the funds in most appropriateInvesting the funds in most appropriate
asstsassts
Procurement of funds & their effectiveProcurement of funds & their effective
utlisationutlisation
Management of working fund onlyManagement of working fund only
30. Objective of the firm in FMObjective of the firm in FM
isis
Profit MaximisationProfit Maximisation
Profitability maximisationProfitability maximisation
Wealth maximisationWealth maximisation
Cash maximisationCash maximisation
31. Profit maximisation lacksProfit maximisation lacks
Time value of moneyTime value of money
Risk & uncertaintyRisk & uncertainty
Vague & ambiguousVague & ambiguous
All of the aboveAll of the above
32. Intrinsic value of a share is equal toIntrinsic value of a share is equal to
itsits
Book valueBook value
Market valueMarket value
True value justified by earning capacityTrue value justified by earning capacity
Par valuePar value
33. Decision regarding long-termDecision regarding long-term
investment is calledinvestment is called
Solvency decisionSolvency decision
Capital budgetingCapital budgeting
Capital structuringCapital structuring
Long-term investment decisionLong-term investment decision