Business Enterprise Simulation
Business Enterprise Simulation
‘’different sources of finance have different implications Chief Financial Officer (CFO)-accounting, treasury,
for a business, so it is important that the most credit,legal, capital budgeting, & investor relations
appropriate method of finance is chosen for the purpose
that the business has in MIND’’. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- planning, organizing, directing and controlling the
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT financial activities such as procurement and utilization
FINANCE of funds of the enterprise.
-a study of how people and business evaluate - it means applying the general management principles
investments and raise capital to fund them. to financial resources of the enterprise
-a field that deals with the allocation of assets and OBJECTIVES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
liabilities over time under conditions of certainly and To ensure regular & adequate supply of funds to the
uncertainly. concern.
-the science and art of money management (Gitnam and To ensure adequate returns to the shareholders
Zutler. 2012) which will depend upon the earning capacity,
-this is the way in which money is need and handled. market price of the share expectations of the
shareholders.
WHY DO BUSINESS NEED FINANCE? To ensure optimum funds utilization. Once the
funds are procured, they should be utilized in
maximum possible ways at least cost.
expansion To ensure safety on investment, I.e. funds should be
invested in safe ventures so that adequate rate of
everyday return can be achieved.
for starting
bill To plan a sound capital structure-there should be
up
payment sound and fair composition of capital so that a
business balance is maintained between debt and equity
need capital.
money for.. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
1. INVESTMENT DECISIONS
Internal Take
-include investment in fixed assets (called as capital
growth over bid
budgeting), investment in current assets are also apart of
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machinery/
investment decisions called as working capital decisions
equipment 2. FINANCIAL DECISIONS
-they relate to the raising of finance from various
AREAS OF FINANCE resources which will depend upon decision on the type
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT of resources period of financing,cost of financing and
- focuses on decisions relating to how much and what the returns thereby.
types of assets to acquire, how to raise the capital 3. DIVIDEND DECISIONS
needed to purchase assets and how to run the firm so as -the finance manager has to take decision with regards to
to maximize it’s value. the net profit distribution. Net profit are generally into
CAPITAL MARKET two:
-relate to markets, interest rates, along with stock and Dividend for shareholder
bond pieces Retained earnings- for expansion and
INVESTMENT diversification plans of the enterprise.
- relate to decisions concerning stocks and bonds and 4. CAPITAL BUDGETING
include security,portfolios and market. -what long-term investments or projects should the
FINANCE WITHIIN AN ORGANIZATION business take on?
Board of 5. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Director -how should we pay for our assets? Should we use debt
or equity?
Chief Executive
6. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Officer (CEO) -how do we manage the day-to-day(daily) finances of
the firm?
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Chief Operating Chief Financial
Officer (COO) Officer (CFO)
A person who takes care of all the important financial
functions of an organization
ROLES OF FINANCIAL MANAGER
Chief Operating Officer (COO)-marketing, 1) RAISING OF FUNDS
production, human resources, and other operating In order to meet the obligation of the business it
department is important to have enough cash and liquidity. A firm
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can raise funds by the way of debt and equity. It is the The net profit decision have to be made by the
responsibility of a financial manager to decide the ratio finance manager,this can be done in 2 ways:
between debt and equity. It is important to maintain a a. DIVIDEND DECLARATION
good balance between debt and equity. Include identifying the rate of dividends and
2) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS other benefits like bonus.
Once the fund are raised through different b. RETAINED PROFITS
channels the next important function of a financial The volume has to be decided which will
manager is to allocate the funds. In order to allocate depend upon expansions, innovations, diversification,
funds in the best possible manner of the firm and its plans of the company.
growth capability. 6. MANAGEMENT OF CASH
The size of the firm and its growth capability finance manager has to make decisions with
Status of assets whether they are short or long-term regard to cash management. Cash is required for many
Mode by which the funds are raised purposes like payment of wages and salaries, electricity,
3) PROFIT PLANNING water bills, purchase of raw materials ,etc.
Profit earning is one of the prime functions of 7. FINANCIAL CONTROLS
any business organizations. Profit earning is more The finance manager has not only to plan,
important for the survival and substance of any procure and utilize the funds but he also has to exercise
organization.profit planning refers to proper usage of control over finances. This can be done through many
profit generated by the firm. techniques like ratio analysis, financial forecasting, cost
4) UNDERSTANDING CAPITAL MARKETS and profit control, etc.
Shares of the company are traded on stock
exchange and there is a continuous sale and purchase of
securities. Hence a clear understanding of capital market FINANCIAL SYSTEM
is an important function of financial manager. When
securities are traded on stock market there involves a financial
institution
PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
a formal statement proposed by the company with regard to the Varibale Factory overhead - it varies cost
expected sales, expenses, production, and other related financial Fixed Factory overhead - includes depreciation
transactions in a certain period.
inventory level.
Used in directing the operations and serves as a careful device that cost of goods sold
helps measures periodic of secured performance selling & administrative expense
Objectives in financial planning -list of overall budgeted expenses
- depreciation/non cash is excluded in this budget
1. Planning
2. Coordination Classified into two
3. control 1. Variable expenses (ex. Utility expense)
2. Fixed expense (ex. Pag nag rent ka tas sa kataid na lote/bulding tas
1. Planning-forces? The company to set its objectives & its courses irerent mo man saka lang maribay ang fixed expense)
of actions. With clear set of objectives, the firm its looking forward
to place itself as one of the major player in the industry.anticipate Budgeted sales, unit selling price,= total budgeted, variable cost:
any barriers we may encounter in the future. For improvement of sales commisions, delivery expense,advertisement expense, supplies=
your products or services. total variable cost, fixed cost: sales salaries, office salaries,
2. Coordination- creates a harmonious relationship among the insurance utilities, =
different units of the organization. The different units will learn to cash budget
coordinate, communicate and work within each other. - ability to estimate cash flow or what the firms current needs
3. Control- important tool in enhancing and measuring the 4 sections of cash budget
performance of the company. Summarized reports are compared 1. Cash receipts section-(operating activities) receive cash inflows
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2. Cash payments section-(operating activities) all cash outflow
ex.direct materials, direct labour, factory overhead
3. Cash surplus section- net of cash receipts and cash payments
4. Financing section- borrowings, payments