Learning outcomes assessed in the Finance & Wealth Management assignment:

1. Explain the Financial environment within which organizations operate.

2. Evaluate the factors affecting investment decisions & opportunities presented to an organization.

Part(A)
“The Financial environment is constantly changing and therefore the financial manager must adapt to the changes also”

Requirement:
Discuss the role of a financial manager & discuss the important tasks they undertake.

Discuss two ways in which a financial manager can keep up with current economic issues.

Discuss in detail one economic challenge facing Irish companies & what safeguards need to be implemented to address this challenge.

Part(B)
“In relation to investing, it is extremely important to consider many factors before proceeding”

Requirement:
Discuss in detail at least six factors relevant to investing that must be considered before proceeding with investment decisions.

Part(C)
In Your own opinion, do you think that Payback or Net Present Value is the most useful investment appraisal tool? Discuss your reasons in detail.