Financial Management
Manage working capital, appraise investments and fund the business well.
Financial Management (FM) develops the skills to manage a company's finances — working capital, investment appraisal, sources of finance, and business valuation.
It's the foundation for Advanced Financial Management (AFM) at Strategic Professional level.
What you'll learn
- The financial management function and environment
- Working capital management
- Investment appraisal
- Business finance and the cost of capital
- Business valuations and risk management
3-hour computer-based exam with objective-test and constructed-response questions.
Exam formats follow the current ACCA syllabus — always confirm the latest timings and structure on accaglobal.com.
Common questions
Is FM calculation-heavy?+
Yes, but the techniques are well-defined. We focus on accurate, well-presented workings and interpreting the results.
Does FM lead to AFM?+
Yes — FM is the direct foundation for Advanced Financial Management.
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