Basic Finance

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JONALYN F.

CARBONEL BSBA FM-4A


CHAPTER-III
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

EXERCISE 1: SHAREHOLDERS WEALTH MAXIMIZATION


1. What are the different steps in financial planning? Discuss each briefly
1. Set goals /objectives- the goals of a company can be divided into short term, medium
term, and long term goals.
2. Identify resources-once goal and objectives are set, the next step is to identify the
resources needed to meet the goals and objectives and make this part of the plan.
3.Determine the financial cost of executing the plan-once the resources needed are
established, the next step is to determined financial cost for companies that plan to
maintain present operations, provisions have to be made for possible increases in
production cost and salaries of employees due to inflation.
4.identify the sources of financing-from the budget, the next step is to identify the sources
of financing- how much will come from equity and borrowing.
5.Established an evaluation or a schedule as to when the resources will be needed- once
have the budgets are prepared and the financing sources are identified, the time as to
when these resources will be needed should be determined as well.
6.Established an evaluation for monitoring and controlling – the management must
established a mechanism that will allow plans to be monitored.
7.Determine contingency plans- In planning, contingencies must be considered as well.
Determine contingency plans-In planning contingencies must be considered as well.

2.Why is it important to quantify plans?


When it comes to planning, most people think of things like schedules and organization. While
these are important aspects of effective planning, there’s much more to it than that! Good
planning can help you achieve your goals and dreams by keeping you on track and focused in
business, and in life. Plans are important. Although they may seem like an onerous mechanism
designed to burden you with strict regulations and stressful deadlines, the planning process can
actually be a liberating force that opens your mind to new possibilities and helps you put your
ideas into action. Planning is important in business and management because it gives companies
a firm structure for their future so that their activities are consistent and organized.
EXERCISE 2: BUDGET PREPARATION
a. Prepare a production budget schedule for 2020 showing quarterly data
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year
Budgeted
Sales in units
Target ending
Inventories
Beginning
Inventories
Production
Producted
Sales
Unit price
Total in pesos

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