F3 Financial StrategyF3 shows how to develop financial policy decisions that align to an organisations strategic objectives. Elements of this will include evaluating sources of long term finance, identifying and assessing financial risk and developing and applying business valuation techniques to measure the tangible and intangible value of organisations. Syllabus areas: A Financial policy decisions B Sources of long term funds C Financial risks D Business valuation

Develop and justify appropriate audit and assurance responses to complex or technical corporate and other reporting needs

It also deals with the information available to assist management in evaluating and forecasting the behaviour of consumers

Evaluate issues involving a wider degree of accountability reporting to a more extended stakeholder group (eg provide assurance for CSR

The focus of this syllabus is on providing candidates with an understanding of the areas of economic activity relevant to an organisation’s decisions and

the need to act ethically in a given situation

and to exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the planning

The Advanced Financial Management exam requires students to apply relevant knowledge and skills and exercise professional judgement as expected of a senior financial adviser in taking or recommending decisions concerning the financial management of the organisation

You’ll explore key legal principles including contract formation

The Strategic Business Reporting exam requires students to discuss

F3 shows how to develop financial policy decisions that align to an organisation’s strategic objectives

Understand administrative requirements of the UK’s tax regime

Prepare cash budgets and monitor cash flows