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COMM 308: Introduction to Finance 
* Final Examination Guide and Notes 2024 
 
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- Part 03. Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
- Part 04. Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Concordia University - COMM 308: Introduction to Finance (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024

University	Concordia University
Program	JMSB
Course Code	COMM 308
Course Name	Introduction to Finance
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	64

* This concise COMM 308: Introduction to Finance, Concordia University - Final Examination Guide and Notes 2024 covers essential steps to understand the relevant theories in this course. The illustrations and worked examples demonstrate the essential workings necessary to apply those theories effectively. Once you have completed your course materials, you can take a sample exam with solutions and explanations provided, specifically designed to simulate the real test-taking experience. By utilizing this guide, you can aim for the best grade with the assistance of relevant and accessible notes, examiner advice, & questions and answers on each key examinable topic.

- Offered by Concordia University, COMM 308: Introduction to Finance equips students with the fundamentals of financial theory for making sound business decisions. Through the lens of firm value maximization, the course explores core concepts like time value of money, bond and equity valuation, risk and return analysis, portfolio theory, capital budgeting, cash flow estimation, and derivative securities, providing a strong foundation for navigating the financial world.

✔ (Summary) Main Topics Covered:

Time Value of Money: The central point is the time value of money, a crucial concept in finance that illustrates how the value of money evolves over time due to factors like interest rates and inflation.
Bond Valuation: Covering the concept of bond valuation, this course delves into a method for determining the theoretical fair value of a bond, which involves calculating the present value of a bond's future interest payments and its value upon maturity.
Equity Valuation: Focusing on the valuation of financial securities such as stocks, this course teaches how to estimate the intrinsic value of these securities based on their anticipated future cash flows.
Risk, Return, and Portfolio Theory: The course explores the idea of portfolio diversification and the construction of efficient portfolios that maximize expected returns for a given level of risk.
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): Introducing the CAPM, this course presents a widely used model in finance that describes the relationship between the expected return of an asset and its systematic risk.
Market Efficiency: The course examines the concept of market efficiency, which posits that financial markets are efficient in processing information and that asset prices reflect all available information.
Capital Budgeting: The course covers techniques of capital budgeting, which involve evaluating and selecting long-term investment projects based on their expected net present value.
Cash Flow Estimation: This part of the course focuses on the concept of cash flow estimation, which is essential for making investment and financing decisions.
Derivative Securities-Options: Delving into the basics of derivative securities like options and futures, this course discusses their role in managing risk and enhancing returns.

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ACCO 310	Financial Reporting I
ACCO 320	Financial Reporting II
ACCO 340	Income Taxation in Canada
COMM 215	Business Statistics
COMM 217	Financial Accounting
COMM 222	Organizational Behaviour and Theory
COMM 223	Marketing Management I
COMM 305	Managerial Accounting
COMM 308	Introduction to Finance
COMM 315	Business Law and Ethics
ECON 201	Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 203	Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 221	Statistical Methods I
ECON 222	Statistical Methods II
ECON 301	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I
ECON 421	Econometrics I
ECON 423	Topics in Applied Econometrics
FINA 385	Theory of Finance I
FINA 395	Theory of Finance II
FINA 411	Portfolio Management
FINA 412	Options and Futures

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