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ACCA Financial Management (FM) Exam

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ACCA Financial Management (FM) Exam

 

The ACCA Financial Management (FM) exam is part of the Applied Knowledge level of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. It equips candidates with the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, focusing on making informed decisions related to:

  • Investment: Capital budgeting techniques to evaluate potential investments.
  • Financing: Identifying and evaluating different sources of financing for a business.
  • Dividend Policy: Deciding on the appropriate level of profit to distribute to shareholders.

The FM syllabus aims to develop your competency in applying these core financial management principles to real-world business scenarios.

 

Who should take the exam?

This exam is ideal for:

  • Those enrolled in the ACCA qualification program.
  • Individuals with basic understanding of accounting principles.
  • Those who want to develop their expertise in financial decision-making for businesses.
  • ACCA students
  • Finance professionals
  • Business owners and managers

 

Course Outline

The ACCA Financial Management (FM) Exam covers topics including - 

  • Module 1 - Understand Financial management function
  • Module  2 - Learn about Financial management environment
  • Module  3 - Working capital management
  • Module  4 - Understand  Investment appraisal
  • Module  5 - Learn about Business Finance 
  • Module  6 -  Business valuations
  • Module  7 -  Risk management
  • Module  8 -  Understand Employability and technology skills

ACCA Financial Management (FM) Exam FAQs

  • Understand the role and purpose of the financial management function
  • Ability to assess and discuss the impact of the economic environment on financial management
  • Skills to apply working capital management techniques
  • Ability to carry out an effective investment appraisal
  • Ability to identify and evaluate alternative sources of business finance
  • Knowledge and skills to apply principles of business and asset valuations
  • Ability to apply risk management techniques in business
  • Skills to apply employability and technology skills

Candidates are required to develop the knowledge and skills expected to perform roles and responsibilities of a finance manager, in domains including relation to investment, financing and dividend policy decisions. The exam has been developed to equip candidates with the skills that would be expected from a finance manager responsible for the finance function of a business.

  • Exam Questions: 100 Questions
  • Exam Duration: 2 hours
  • Passing score: 50% and above
  • Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions

The ACCA Financial Management (FM) Exam covers topics including - 

  • MODULE 1 - Financial management function
  • MODULE 2 - Financial management environment
  • MODULE 3 - Working capital management
  • MODULE 4 -  Investment appraisal
  • MODULE 5 - Business finance
  • MODULE 6 -  Business valuations
  • MODULE 7 -  Risk management
  • MODULE 8 -  Employability and technology skills