BUS 232 - Principles of Finance

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Business

Description:

This course provides an examination of the goals of financial management within an analytical framework. Emphasis is given to techniques and methods used to manage the money supply by a business organization. Financial analysis and planning is explored. Techniques for managing working capital in a risk-return context are considered. Capital budgeting and related valuation concepts and long-term financing methods are included. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: State the goals and functions of financial management; Use financial ratios to evaluate chance for business success; Prepare projected statements for financial planning; Demonstrate how operating and financial leverage enables management to maximize profits; Determine optimum operating levels of working capital; Prepare calculations involving the time value of money to assist in making investment decisions; Measure financial risk through quantitative methods; Describe how financial managers decide to use debt and equity instruments for long-term financing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ACC 112

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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