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Class 10 FMM MSE Question Paper

The document outlines an examination for the Advanced Financial Management course, including two parts: Part A consists of 10 short answer questions worth 20 marks, while Part B includes four detailed questions worth 40 marks. Topics covered include financial advisor responsibilities, capital rationing, corporate restructuring, and investment proposal evaluation. Students are required to analyze investment projects and calculate financial metrics such as NPV and profitability index.

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Class 10 FMM MSE Question Paper

The document outlines an examination for the Advanced Financial Management course, including two parts: Part A consists of 10 short answer questions worth 20 marks, while Part B includes four detailed questions worth 40 marks. Topics covered include financial advisor responsibilities, capital rationing, corporate restructuring, and investment proposal evaluation. Students are required to analyze investment projects and calculate financial metrics such as NPV and profitability index.

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Punjab College of Technical Education

Exam – MSE -3 BCOM – 5th semester


Advanced Financial Management
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (BCOP – 512-18) Max. Marks: 60 Marks
Name: ____________________ Roll No: _____________
PART A (10*2 = 20 marks)
10 questions of 2 marks each
Write short notes on the following:
1 State in your own words what are the responsibilities of a Financial Advisor?
2 What is meant by Capital rationing?
3 State in your own words what do you mean by Debt Equity ratio?
4 How would you summarize Earnings per Share ratio?
5 What is the relevance of Risk Return Trade off?
6 What is meant by Divisible Projects in Capital Rationing?
7 What is meant by Debtor Turnover ratio?
8 What is the relevance of Corporate Restructuring?
9 What are the advantages of Ratio Analysis?
10 Why is the relevance of Agency Relationship?
PART B (4*10 = 40 marks)
Q1. Corporate restructuring is very common these days. Explain the following terms with regards to
corporate restructuring:

a) Unbundling
b) Management buy-out (MBO)
c) Management buy-in (MBI)
d) Mergers and its types
e) Takeover

Q2 Two mutually exclusive investment proposals are being considered. The following information is
available. Each project involves an investment of Rs 6000. The expected cash inflows and Probabilities
are as under:

Project X Project Y

Year Cash Inflow Probability Cash Inflow Probability

1 4000 0.20 8000 0.20

2 8000 0.60 9000 0.60

3 12000 0.20 9000 0.20

The Cost of Capital is 10%. Suggest using the Probability Method which of the two projects should be
selected.

Q3. Determine the Net Present Value (NPV) of two machines X and Y and suggest which one should be
accepted:

X Y
Cost of Machine Rs 300000 Rs 400000
Estimated Life 5 Years 5 Years
Estimated Scrap Value Rs 20000 Rs 30000

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Department of Business Management
Depreciation has been charged at Straight Line Method. Discounting rate is 10%. Present value factors
for 10 % for five years are 0.909 , 0.826, 0.751, 0.683 and 0.621.
Net Profit after depreciation and tax are as under
Year X Y
1 50000 50000
2 80000 40000
3 90000 60000
4 20000 80000
5 50000 60000

Q4 Hyundai Ltd. has Rs 10 lacs available for Capital Expenditure. Several Investment proposals are
evaluated and those coming in the acceptable category are mentioned below along with their
Profitability Index.

Proposals Investment (Rs Lacs) Profitability Index


A 4.00 1.05

B 4.50 1.18

C 5.00 1.22

D 2.00 1.19

E 1.50 1.00
F 3.50 1.20
Advice the management which investment projects should be selected in such a way that entire funds
available are utilized and the highest NPV is achieved as well.

Approved By:
Course coordinator: (Name & Signature)
Unit Head: (Name & Signature)

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To evaluate NPVs of machines X and Y, calculate annual depreciation using the Straight Line Method, then find annual net cash flows by adding depreciation to net profit. These cash flows are discounted using a 10% rate: NPV = Σ (Net Cash Flow / (1 + 0.10)^t). Comparing these NPVs indicates which machine should be chosen. The machine with the higher NPV is more financially beneficial and should be selected .

Corporate Restructuring refers to significant changes made to the structure or operations of a company, often to enhance profitability or adapt to market changes. Processes like mergers and takeovers are forms of restructuring where companies combine or one company acquires another, respectively, to achieve synergies, scale, diversification, or competitive advantage. These processes can lead to improved efficiency and market share but may also involve challenges like cultural integration and regulatory scrutiny .

To determine which of two mutually exclusive projects should be selected using probability and cash flow forecasts, one must calculate the expected NPV for each project. This involves multiplying each cash flow by its respective probability to find expected cash flows, discounting them at the cost of capital, and summing these for each project. The project with the higher expected NPV should be selected as it likely provides greater value today, considering all possible outcomes .

A Financial Advisor is responsible for providing strategic guidance on financial issues to individuals or businesses. Their responsibilities include assessing clients' financial situations, designing appropriate strategies, advising on risk management, and recommending investment products or services. These responsibilities impact financial decision-making by ensuring that actions align with the client's long-term financial goals and risk tolerance. Effective advisory helps in optimizing returns and avoiding potential financial pitfalls .

The Debt Equity Ratio measures a company’s financial leverage by comparing its total liabilities to shareholders' equity. A high ratio suggests that a company might be over-leveraged, increasing its risk profile due to potential difficulties in meeting debt obligations. Conversely, a low ratio indicates less reliance on debt, which might signal a more stable financial structure but could also suggest less aggressive growth strategies. This ratio is crucial for investors and creditors as it provides insight into financial health and operational risk .

Hyundai Ltd. should rank the investment proposals by their Profitability Index (PI). Considering the budget constraint of Rs 10 lacs, select projects with the highest PIs until funds are exhausted, ensuring the selections achieve maximum cumulative NPV. An optimal mix such as Projects B (4.5 Lacs, PI 1.18), D (2 Lacs, PI 1.19), and E (1.5 Lacs, PI 1.00), totaling 8 Lacs could potentially be feasible, while maintaining spare funds or selecting combinations that fit the available budget precisely, ensuring highest benefit .

Capital Rationing involves setting an upper limit on new investments or capital expenditures that a firm may undertake during a given period. Its significance is in ensuring that limited financial resources are allocated to the most valuable projects, thereby maximizing shareholder wealth. It forces management to critically evaluate and rank investment proposals based on strategic importance and potential returns .

The Risk Return Trade-off principle states that potential return rises with an increase in risk. Investors and companies must balance this trade-off when making investment decisions; higher risk might result in greater returns, but it also increases the potential for losses. Its relevance lies in guiding decision-makers to align investments with their risk tolerance and strategic financial goals, effectively helping in portfolio optimization and long-term financial planning .

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