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32-712 3 Credits

Financial Management - Basics (BWL-1)

BWL-I: Rentabilität und Liquidität - Theorie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Armin Seiler
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:37

Abstract

Financial statement analysis; managing short-term assets and liabilities; funds flow statements; key management ratios; short-term financing; capital structure and dividend policy; long-term debt, convertible securities and warrants; preferred and common stock; investment decisions and valuing a company.

Objective

Analysis and evaluation of accounting reports, systems and informations in order to improve a company's financial health

Content

Financial analysis. Management of profitability, asset utilzation and liquidity. Capital-structure policy and financing decisions. Valuing investement alternatives.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Book on Financial Management, set of case studies and exercises

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture BWL-I: Rentabilität und Liquidität - Theorie
  • Mon 10:15-13:00 (HG F 7)
  • 22.04 Date 15:15-18:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • 22.04 Date 15:15-18:00 (HG E 27)
3 h weekly

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