Objectives of Financial Management (HSC SSCE Business Studies): Flashcards

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Objectives of Financial Management
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Five core objectives of financial management

Profitability, growth, efficiency, liquidity, solvency

Timeframe for short-term financial objectives

1-2 years (tactical & operational plans)

Timeframe for long-term financial objectives

More than 5 years (strategic plans)

Definition of profitability

Maximize excess of revenue over expenses

Definition of growth

Business's ability to increase its size over longer term

Definition of efficiency

Minimise costs & manage assets for max profit with low assets

Definition of liquidity

Ability to meet financial commitments in short term (<12 mths)

Definition of solvency

Ability to meet financial commitments in short & long term

Definition of gearing

Proportion of debt (external) to equity (internal) finance

Three critical areas for monitoring efficiency

Inventory levels, cash holdings, collection of receivables

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