Objectives of Financial Management (HSC SSCE Business Studies): Flashcards
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Five core objectives of financial management
Five core objectives of financial management
Profitability, growth, efficiency, liquidity, solvency
Timeframe for short-term financial objectives
Timeframe for short-term financial objectives
1-2 years (tactical & operational plans)
Timeframe for long-term financial objectives
Timeframe for long-term financial objectives
More than 5 years (strategic plans)
Definition of profitability
Definition of profitability
Maximize excess of revenue over expenses
Definition of growth
Definition of growth
Business's ability to increase its size over longer term
Definition of efficiency
Definition of efficiency
Minimise costs & manage assets for max profit with low assets
Definition of liquidity
Definition of liquidity
Ability to meet financial commitments in short term (<12 mths)
Definition of solvency
Definition of solvency
Ability to meet financial commitments in short & long term
Definition of gearing
Definition of gearing
Proportion of debt (external) to equity (internal) finance
Three critical areas for monitoring efficiency
Three critical areas for monitoring efficiency
Inventory levels, cash holdings, collection of receivables
