F3 financial strategy

F3 deals with key elements in designing and managing the organisation's financial strategy - in the context of contributing to achieving the organisation's objectives and within its external constraints.

The features and implications of the full range of major financing instruments are covered. A broad range of types of investment decision is also covered.

It is recognised throughout that such decisions need to take account of broader strategic issues as well the financial analysis.

Note: This paper forms part of the strategic level. However, material included in any of the papers within the operational or management levels may also be relevant for the purposes of assessment. Please see the syllabus for the management level and the operational level.

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F3: financial strategy (PDF 77KB).

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