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Unit of Study ACCT2007 Finance for Business (2024)

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Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain how businesses make financial decisions and the nature of the broader financial environment in which they operate

apply the techniques of financial mathematics to aid in financial management decision-making

analyse and appraise capital investments

compare and evaluate alternative financing sources, capital structures and dividend policies.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Case study30%
Case study50%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Parrino, R, Au Yong, H H, Morkel-Kingsbury, N, James, J, Mazzola, P, Murray, J, Smales, L and Wei, X, 2020, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4th edn, John Wiley & Son Inc., Milton, QLD. ISBN: 978-0-730-38249-2.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • A non-programmable calculator with financial and statistical routines is recommended. At the very least, a non-programmable calculator with a power raising key and a square root key and MS Excel will be required.

  • Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Texts
  • Parrino, R, Au Yong, H H, Morkel-Kingsbury, N, James, J, Mazzola, P, Murray, J, Smales, L and Wei, X, 2020, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4th edn, John Wiley & Son Inc., Milton, QLD. ISBN: 978-0-730-38249-2.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • A non-programmable calculator with financial and statistical routines is recommended. At the very least, a non-programmable calculator with a power raising key and a square root key and MS Excel will be required.

  • Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Texts
  • Parrino, R, Au Yong, H H, Morkel-Kingsbury, N, James, J, Mazzola, P, Murray, J, Smales, L and Wei, X, 2020, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4th edn, John Wiley & Son Inc., Milton, QLD. ISBN: 978-0-730-38249-2.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • A non-programmable calculator with financial and statistical routines is recommended. At the very least, a non-programmable calculator with a power raising key and a square root key and MS Excel will be required.

  • Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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