1.1 Describe and assess the objectives of developing International Accounting Standards

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1.1 Describe and assess the objectives of developing International Accounting Standards

ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management

International Finance

Unit aims

To enable learners to gain an understanding of the role of an international corporate financial manager. The unit will allow learners to consider the importance of International Accounting Standards and the international financial environment for decision making within businesses and organisations. Particular attention is paid to analysing the role of international financial markets in creating opportunities and risks for organisations, especially those operating in a multinational context. Learners will gain experience in assessing strategic options and making appropriate recommendations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the causes and consequences of the evolution of international accounting standards

1.1 Describe and assess the objectives of developing International Accounting Standards

1.2 Identify the relevant International Accounting Standards to be applied to specified financial situations

1.3 Discuss the effect on financial statements of the application of specified International Accounting Standards

2. Be able to analyse the potential impacts of the international financial environment on decision making

2.1 Examine the key features of international finance and the major institutions involved in the international financial environment

2.2 Assess the contribution of international financial markets and financial instruments as sources of finance

2.3 Analyse the exchange rate market and the importance of exchange rates to an organisation

3. Understand capital requirements and working capital management in an international context

3.1 Determine capital requirements in the context of a multinational enterprise

3.2 Evaluate the contribution of financial theory in developing capital structures in the context of a multinational enterprise

4. Be able to assess the key issues and approaches to international financial management

4.1 Analyse the microenvironmental and macroenvironmental factors influencing international financial management decision making

4.2 Analyse international merger, acquisition and investment policies and their relevance for international financial management