ACCA AFM Advanced Financial Management (Revision Course Sep'25 sitting)

Overview

Master advanced financial management concepts through this comprehensive revision course designed for the September 2025 ACCA AFM examination sitting. Develop expertise in evaluating the complex role of senior financial executives in balancing conflicting stakeholder needs while understanding how international financial institutions impact multinational financial management. Learn to assess potential investment decisions by analyzing their financial and strategic implications across domestic and international markets. Explore mergers and acquisitions as strategic growth alternatives, examining valuation methods, due diligence processes, and integration challenges. Evaluate various corporate reorganization strategies including demergers, management buyouts, and restructuring options to optimize organizational structure and performance. Apply sophisticated treasury and risk management techniques including derivatives, hedging strategies, and currency risk management to protect against financial exposures. Build professional skills essential for the AFM examination format while developing practical competencies applicable to current work environments. Enhance employability through technology integration and advanced analytical capabilities required in modern financial management roles.

Syllabus

A. Explain and evaluate the role and responsibility of the senior financial executive or advisor in meeting conflicting needs of stakeholders and recognise the role of international financial institutions in the financial management of multinationals
B. Evaluate potential investment decisions and assessing their financial and strategic consequences, both domestically and internationally
C. Assess and plan acquisitions and mergers as an alternative growth strategy
D. Evaluate and advise on alternative corporate re-organisation strategies
E. Apply and evaluate alternative advanced treasury and risk management techniques
F. Apply a range of professional skills in addressing requirements within the Advanced Financial Management exam, and in preparation for, or to support, current work experience
G. Apply employability and technology skills