This document provides an introduction to financial management. It discusses the key concepts in financial management including the basic types of financial decisions managers make and the goal of maximizing shareholder wealth. It also summarizes the different forms of business organization and outlines agency problems that can arise between managers and shareholders. The document provides an overview of the major areas of finance like corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, and international finance.
1.1. Nature and Definition of Auditing
Different scholars have defined auditing in different ways. For example, Auditing is a process of collection and evaluation of evidence for the purpose of reporting on economic transaction. The other definition of auditing given by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in its publication titled, General Guidelines on Internal Auditing has defined auditing as ‘ a systematic and independent evaluation of data, statements, records, operations and performances ( financial or otherwise) of an enterprise for stated purpose. In any auditing situation, the auditor perceives and recognizes the propositions before him for examination, collects evidence, evaluates the same and on this basis formulates his/her judgment which is communicated through audit report.
As it is cited in Kanal Gupta and Arora A.(1996,p6), Arens and Loebbecke defined auditing as the process by which a complete, independent person accumulates and evaluates evidence about quantifiable information related to specific economic entity for the purpose of determining and reporting on the degree of correspondence between the quantifiable information and established criteria. To sum up, Auditing is the process of verifying the assertions produced by accounting, as to whether they present a true and fair view of the entity's financial position in accordance with accounting standards and GAAP. In other words, auditing seeks to verify whether or not financial records have been properly prepared.
Study Note
The term audit is derived from the Latin term ‘audire,’ which means to hear. In early days an auditor used to listen to the accounts read over by an accountant in order to check them Auditing is as old as accounting.
It was in use in all ancient countries such as Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt. Rome, U.K. and India. The Vedas contain reference to accounts and auditing.
The original objective of auditing was to detect and prevent errors and frauds and most recently objective of audit shifted to ascertain whether the accounts were true and fair rather than detection of errors and frauds.
Auditing evolved and grew rapidly after the industrial revolution in the 18th century with the growth of the joint stock companies the ownership and management became separate.
The shareholders who were the owners needed a report from an independent expert on the accounts of the company managed by the board of directors who were the employees.
1.2. Historical Development of Auditing
The development of auditing is closely linked to the development of accounting. In the early stage of civilization, the number of transaction was usually so small that able to record the transactions himself. However, with the growth of civilization and consequential growth in volume and complexity of transactions, it becomes necessary to entrust the job of recording the transactions to other persons. The trend started with maintenance of accounts to empires by public officials
1.1. Nature and Definition of Auditing
Different scholars have defined auditing in different ways. For example, Auditing is a process of collection and evaluation of evidence for the purpose of reporting on economic transaction. The other definition of auditing given by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, in its publication titled, General Guidelines on Internal Auditing has defined auditing as ‘ a systematic and independent evaluation of data, statements, records, operations and performances ( financial or otherwise) of an enterprise for stated purpose. In any auditing situation, the auditor perceives and recognizes the propositions before him for examination, collects evidence, evaluates the same and on this basis formulates his/her judgment which is communicated through audit report.
As it is cited in Kanal Gupta and Arora A.(1996,p6), Arens and Loebbecke defined auditing as the process by which a complete, independent person accumulates and evaluates evidence about quantifiable information related to specific economic entity for the purpose of determining and reporting on the degree of correspondence between the quantifiable information and established criteria. To sum up, Auditing is the process of verifying the assertions produced by accounting, as to whether they present a true and fair view of the entity's financial position in accordance with accounting standards and GAAP. In other words, auditing seeks to verify whether or not financial records have been properly prepared.
Study Note
The term audit is derived from the Latin term ‘audire,’ which means to hear. In early days an auditor used to listen to the accounts read over by an accountant in order to check them Auditing is as old as accounting.
It was in use in all ancient countries such as Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt. Rome, U.K. and India. The Vedas contain reference to accounts and auditing.
The original objective of auditing was to detect and prevent errors and frauds and most recently objective of audit shifted to ascertain whether the accounts were true and fair rather than detection of errors and frauds.
Auditing evolved and grew rapidly after the industrial revolution in the 18th century with the growth of the joint stock companies the ownership and management became separate.
The shareholders who were the owners needed a report from an independent expert on the accounts of the company managed by the board of directors who were the employees.
1.2. Historical Development of Auditing
The development of auditing is closely linked to the development of accounting. In the early stage of civilization, the number of transaction was usually so small that able to record the transactions himself. However, with the growth of civilization and consequential growth in volume and complexity of transactions, it becomes necessary to entrust the job of recording the transactions to other persons. The trend started with maintenance of accounts to empires by public officials
Assigned ReadingsChapter 1. Introduction to Corporate Finance C.docxjane3dyson92312
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Corporate Finance Chapter
2. Financial Statements and Cash Flow Chapter
3. Financial Statements Analysis and Financial ModelsChapter
19. Raising Capital
Overview:
This week readings introduce corporate finance and different forms of business organizations. The major organizations are sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, and corporations. The advantages and disadvantages of the business organizations are discussed. Sole proprietorship is a type of business owned by one person. The owner makes all the financial decisions and takes all the profits. However, sole proprietorship has unlimited liability and can be held responsible for business debts and obligations. Partnerships can enjoy limited liability but at least one partner must be a general partner, who will be responsible for business debts and obligations. Public corporations have shareholders who invest capital into the business. Corporation can raise huge amount of capital through the sale of stocks in the financial market. Also, corporations enjoy limited liability and unlimited life. We will learn the importance of financial statement analysis and how to compute financial ratios and operating cash flows. Financial managers review and analyze financial statements periodically to uncover financial problems and to assess the business’s progress towards achieving its goals. Ratio analysis enables potential investors to evaluate the firm’s financial performance and the potential for growth. Entrepreneurs with business ideas generally seek long-term capital from various sources including angel investors, venture capital firms, crowdfunding, initial coin offerings, and initial public offering depending on the stage of financing required. Financial planning modeling is used to prepare projected financial statements usually when external funds are needed.
Learning Objectives:
Define corporate finance.
Identify the three main areas of concern for financial management.
Compare various forms of business organizations.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each form of business organization.
Discuss the importance of cash flows to business organizations.
Understand financial statement analysis and financial models.
Compute and explain financial ratios.
Understand the various ways of raising long-term capital for startup businesses.
Assignment 1:
1. BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Jaffe Desk and Jordan Reilly just graduated from UC with a master’s degree in marketing and public health. They want to establish healthcare business that will source and distribute pharmaceutical products in the United States and internationally. Jaffe and Jordan know that before they can invest their time and other resources in the project, they must obtain financing, which means that they must raise money to pay for the investment cost and other operating expenses. Because the company might not be listed in any capital market rig.
The Very Basics: Forming the Business (Series: The Start-Up/Forming the Busin...Financial Poise
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To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/the-very-basics-forming-the-business-2021/
Defination of Financial Management
Major Areas
Corporates
Corporate Structure
Corporate Objectives & Strategy
Factors influencing Corporate Objectives
Primary vs Secondary Objectives
Strategies(Corporate) / Tactical (Functional)
Role Of a Financial Manager
Financial Management
http://www.wileybusinessupdates.com
Chapter
17
1
Define the role of the financial manager.
Describe financial planning.
Outline how organizations manage their assets.
Discuss the sources of funds and capital structure.
1
Learning Objectives
Identify short-term funding options.
Discuss sources of long-term financing.
Describe mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, and divestitures.
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
Finance– planning, obtaining, and managing the company’s funds in order to accomplish its objectives
Maximizing overall worth
Meeting expenses
Investing in assets
Increasing profits to shareholders
The Business Function of Finance
3
Implement the firm’s financial plan
Determine the most appropriate source of funds
Many CFOs are members of the board of directors
The Role of the Finance Manager
4
The process of maximizing the wealth of the firm’s shareholders by striking the optimal balance between risk and return.
Risk-Return Tradeoff
5
Financial Plan– the inflows and outflows and sources of funds.
Financial plans are built by answering the following questions:
What funds will the firm require during the planning period?
When will it need additional funds?
Where will it obtain the necessary funds?
Financial plans are based on the forecasts of costs and expected sales activities for a given period.
Financial Planning
6
Sound financial management requires assets to be managed and acquired.
What a firm owns
Use of funds
Managing Assets
7
Cash
Marketable Securities
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Short-Term Assets
8
Long-lived assets
Produce economic benefit for more than one year
Substantial investments
Capital Investment Analysis
Expansion: new assets
Replacement: upgrading assets
Capital Investment Analysis
9
Debt Capital– funds obtained through borrowing.
Equity Capital– investment in the firm in exchange for ownership.
Sources of Funds and Capital Structure
10
Goal: increasing the rate of return on funds invested by borrowing funds
Leverage and Capital Structure
11
Short-term funds
Current liabilities
Less expensive
Volatile interest rates
Long-term funds
Long-term debt and equity
Used for long-term assets
Mixing Short and Long-Term Funds
12
Dividends are cash payments to shareholders.
Highest dividend yielding stocks
Financial managers must make decisions regarding their dividend policy.
Should we pay a dividend?
When should it be paid?
Dividend Policy
13
Trade Credit
Short-term Loans
Commercial Paper
Short-Term Funding Options
14
Public Sale of Stocks and Bonds
Private Placements
Private Equity Funds
Hedge Funds
Sources of Long-Term Financing
15
Financial managers evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and other opportunities.
Leveraged buyouts
Divestiture
Sell-off/Spin-off
Mergers, Acquisitions, Buyouts, and Divestitures
...
Assigned ReadingsChapter 1. Introduction to Corporate Finance C.docxjane3dyson92312
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Corporate Finance Chapter
2. Financial Statements and Cash Flow Chapter
3. Financial Statements Analysis and Financial ModelsChapter
19. Raising Capital
Overview:
This week readings introduce corporate finance and different forms of business organizations. The major organizations are sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, and corporations. The advantages and disadvantages of the business organizations are discussed. Sole proprietorship is a type of business owned by one person. The owner makes all the financial decisions and takes all the profits. However, sole proprietorship has unlimited liability and can be held responsible for business debts and obligations. Partnerships can enjoy limited liability but at least one partner must be a general partner, who will be responsible for business debts and obligations. Public corporations have shareholders who invest capital into the business. Corporation can raise huge amount of capital through the sale of stocks in the financial market. Also, corporations enjoy limited liability and unlimited life. We will learn the importance of financial statement analysis and how to compute financial ratios and operating cash flows. Financial managers review and analyze financial statements periodically to uncover financial problems and to assess the business’s progress towards achieving its goals. Ratio analysis enables potential investors to evaluate the firm’s financial performance and the potential for growth. Entrepreneurs with business ideas generally seek long-term capital from various sources including angel investors, venture capital firms, crowdfunding, initial coin offerings, and initial public offering depending on the stage of financing required. Financial planning modeling is used to prepare projected financial statements usually when external funds are needed.
Learning Objectives:
Define corporate finance.
Identify the three main areas of concern for financial management.
Compare various forms of business organizations.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each form of business organization.
Discuss the importance of cash flows to business organizations.
Understand financial statement analysis and financial models.
Compute and explain financial ratios.
Understand the various ways of raising long-term capital for startup businesses.
Assignment 1:
1. BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Jaffe Desk and Jordan Reilly just graduated from UC with a master’s degree in marketing and public health. They want to establish healthcare business that will source and distribute pharmaceutical products in the United States and internationally. Jaffe and Jordan know that before they can invest their time and other resources in the project, they must obtain financing, which means that they must raise money to pay for the investment cost and other operating expenses. Because the company might not be listed in any capital market rig.
The Very Basics: Forming the Business (Series: The Start-Up/Forming the Busin...Financial Poise
So, you are an entrepreneur and want to start your own business (or you are an attorney, accountant, or other professional advisor working with one). One of the first decisions required is to choose a legal structure for the business and the jurisdiction of entity organization. What factors should be taken into consideration prior to selecting a legal structure and jurisdiction? Does a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation (C- or S-corp) make the most sense? This webinar focuses on business formation and the pros and cons to the different legal structures, and includes tips on how to keep one’s personal assets safe from the claims of future creditors of the business.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/the-very-basics-forming-the-business-2021/
Defination of Financial Management
Major Areas
Corporates
Corporate Structure
Corporate Objectives & Strategy
Factors influencing Corporate Objectives
Primary vs Secondary Objectives
Strategies(Corporate) / Tactical (Functional)
Role Of a Financial Manager
Financial Management
http://www.wileybusinessupdates.com
Chapter
17
1
Define the role of the financial manager.
Describe financial planning.
Outline how organizations manage their assets.
Discuss the sources of funds and capital structure.
1
Learning Objectives
Identify short-term funding options.
Discuss sources of long-term financing.
Describe mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, and divestitures.
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
Finance– planning, obtaining, and managing the company’s funds in order to accomplish its objectives
Maximizing overall worth
Meeting expenses
Investing in assets
Increasing profits to shareholders
The Business Function of Finance
3
Implement the firm’s financial plan
Determine the most appropriate source of funds
Many CFOs are members of the board of directors
The Role of the Finance Manager
4
The process of maximizing the wealth of the firm’s shareholders by striking the optimal balance between risk and return.
Risk-Return Tradeoff
5
Financial Plan– the inflows and outflows and sources of funds.
Financial plans are built by answering the following questions:
What funds will the firm require during the planning period?
When will it need additional funds?
Where will it obtain the necessary funds?
Financial plans are based on the forecasts of costs and expected sales activities for a given period.
Financial Planning
6
Sound financial management requires assets to be managed and acquired.
What a firm owns
Use of funds
Managing Assets
7
Cash
Marketable Securities
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Short-Term Assets
8
Long-lived assets
Produce economic benefit for more than one year
Substantial investments
Capital Investment Analysis
Expansion: new assets
Replacement: upgrading assets
Capital Investment Analysis
9
Debt Capital– funds obtained through borrowing.
Equity Capital– investment in the firm in exchange for ownership.
Sources of Funds and Capital Structure
10
Goal: increasing the rate of return on funds invested by borrowing funds
Leverage and Capital Structure
11
Short-term funds
Current liabilities
Less expensive
Volatile interest rates
Long-term funds
Long-term debt and equity
Used for long-term assets
Mixing Short and Long-Term Funds
12
Dividends are cash payments to shareholders.
Highest dividend yielding stocks
Financial managers must make decisions regarding their dividend policy.
Should we pay a dividend?
When should it be paid?
Dividend Policy
13
Trade Credit
Short-term Loans
Commercial Paper
Short-Term Funding Options
14
Public Sale of Stocks and Bonds
Private Placements
Private Equity Funds
Hedge Funds
Sources of Long-Term Financing
15
Financial managers evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and other opportunities.
Leveraged buyouts
Divestiture
Sell-off/Spin-off
Mergers, Acquisitions, Buyouts, and Divestitures
...
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Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
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3. Key Concepts and Skills
Know the basic types of financial management decisions and the role of
the financial manager
Know the financial implications of the different forms of business
organization
Know the goal of financial management
Understand the conflicts of interest that can arise between owners and
managers
2
4. Chapter Outline
Finance: A Quick Look
Business Finance and The Financial Manager
Forms of Business Organization
The Goal of Financial Management
The Agency Problem and Control of the Corporation
Financial Markets and the Corporation
3
5. Basic Areas Of Finance
Corporate finance
Investments
Financial institutions
International finance
4
6. Investments
Work with financial assets such as stocks and bonds
Value of financial assets, risk versus return, and asset allocation
Job opportunities
Stockbroker or financial advisor
Portfolio manager
Security analyst
5
7. Financial Institutions
Companies that specialize in financial matters
Banks – commercial and investment, credit unions, savings and loans
Insurance companies
Brokerage firms
Job opportunities
6
8. International Finance
This is an area of specialization within each of
the areas discussed so far
It may allow you to work in other countries or
at least travel on a regular basis
Need to be familiar with exchange rates and
political risk
Need to understand the customs of other
countries; speaking a foreign language
fluently is also helpful
7
9. Why Study Finance?
Marketing
Budgets, marketing research, marketing financial
products
Accounting
Dual accounting and finance function, preparation of
financial statements
Management
Strategic thinking, job performance, profitability
Personal finance
Budgeting, retirement planning, college planning, day-
to-day cash flow issues
8
10. Business Finance
Some important questions that are answered using finance
What long-term investments should the firm take on?
Where will we get the long-term financing to pay for the investments?
How will we manage the everyday financial activities of the firm?
9
11. Financial Manager
Financial managers try to answer some, or all,
of these questions
The top financial manager within a firm is
usually the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Treasurer – oversees cash management, credit
management, capital expenditures, and financial
planning
Controller – oversees taxes, cost accounting,
financial accounting, and data processing
10
12. Financial Management Decisions
Capital budgeting
What long-term investments or projects should the business take on?
Capital structure
How should we pay for our assets?
Should we use debt or equity?
Working capital management
How do we manage the day-to-day finances of the firm?
11
13. Forms of Business Organization
Three major forms in the United States
Sole proprietorship
Partnership
General
Limited
Corporation
S-Corp
Limited liability company
12
14. Sole Proprietorship
Advantages
Easiest to start
Least regulated
Single owner keeps all
of the profits
Taxed once as
personal income
Disadvantages
Limited to life of
owner
Equity capital limited
to owner’s personal
wealth
Unlimited liability
Difficult to sell
ownership interest
13
15. Partnership
Advantages
Two or more owners
More capital available
Relatively easy to start
Income taxed once as
personal income
Disadvantages
Unlimited liability
General partnership
Limited partnership
Partnership dissolves
when one partner dies
or wishes to sell
Difficult to transfer
ownership
14
16. Corporation
Advantages
Limited liability
Unlimited life
Separation of
ownership and
management
Transfer of ownership
is easy
Easier to raise capital
Disadvantages
Separation of
ownership and
management (agency
problem)
Double taxation
(income taxed at the
corporate rate and
then dividends taxed
at personal rate, while
dividends paid are not
tax deductible)
15
17. Goal Of Financial Management
What should be the goal of a corporation?
Maximize profit?
Minimize costs?
Maximize market share?
Maximize the current value of the company’s
stock?
Does this mean we should do anything and
everything to maximize owner wealth?
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
16
18. The Agency Problem
Agency relationship
Principal hires an agent to represent its interests
Stockholders (principals) hire managers (agents) to run the company
Agency problem
Conflict of interest between principal and agent
Management goals and agency costs
17
19. Managing Managers
Managerial compensation
Incentives can be used to align management and
stockholder interests
The incentives need to be structured carefully to
make sure that they achieve their goal
Corporate control
The threat of a takeover may result in better
management
Other stakeholders
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20. Example: Work the Web
The Internet provides a wealth of information about individual
companies
One excellent site is finance.yahoo.com
Click on the Web surfer to go to the site, choose a company and see
what information you can find!
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22. Financial Markets
Cash flows to the firm
Primary vs. secondary markets
Dealer vs. auction markets
Listed vs. over-the-counter securities
NYSE
NASDAQ
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23. Quick Quiz
What are the four basic areas of finance?
What are the three types of financial
management decisions, and what questions are
they designed to answer?
What are the three major forms of business
organization?
What is the goal of financial management?
What are agency problems, and why do they
exist within a corporation?
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