BUSN 10  -TEXT
BUSN 10 -TEXT
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781337116701
Author: Kelly
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 9, Problem 1LO
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To discuss: The goal of financial management and the issues the financial managers confront as they seek to achieve this goal.

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Following are the goals of financial management:

  • Profit maximization goal: It encourages the action which increases the profit and avoids the actions which decrease the profit.
  • Value maximization goal: This goal considers that managers should go for decisions that increases or maximizes the firms value.

Following are the issues for the financial managers to achieve financial management goals:

  • Accurate record-keeping
  • Timely financial reporting
  • Raising of fund
  • Financial analysis
  • Regulatory compliances

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