About Financial Management (FM)
Financial Management (FM) provides you with the knowledge and
skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment,
financing and dividend policy decisions. The syllabus is designed
to equip you with the skills that would be expected from a finance
manager responsible for the finance function of a business.
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FM is a three-hour exam, comprising three sections. All questions are compulsory.
Discuss – Consider and debate in detail the pros & cons of an issue using arguments in favor or against.
Explain – Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed & give the reason for an event.
Calculate – ascertain by computation. Provide description along with numerical calculations.
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