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Key Facts: ACCA FM Exam

3 hours

Computer-Based Exam Duration

ACCA FM Syllabus and Study Guide

50%

Pass Mark

ACCA Qualification Exam Rules

100 marks

Total Marks Across Sections A, B and C

ACCA FM Syllabus and Study Guide

15 OTQs

Section A Two-Mark Questions

ACCA FM Syllabus and Study Guide

2 x 20

Section C Constructed-Response Marks

ACCA FM Syllabus and Study Guide

7 areas

Syllabus Areas A to G

ACCA FM Syllabus and Study Guide

ACCA Financial Management (FM) is a three-hour computer-based exam assessed in three sections: Section A (15 two-mark objective test questions, 30 marks), Section B (three case-study scenarios of five two-mark OTs each, 30 marks) and Section C (two 20-mark constructed-response questions, 40 marks). The pass mark is 50%. Section C draws mainly from working capital management, investment appraisal and business finance, while Sections A and B can cover any of the seven syllabus areas A to G. Candidates are given a formulae sheet and discount and annuity tables. This free guide and 100-question bank prepare candidates across all seven areas.

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1According to ACCA FM, what is generally accepted as the primary financial objective of a profit-seeking company?
A.Maximisation of shareholder wealth
B.Maximisation of accounting profit
C.Maximisation of market share
D.Minimisation of corporate tax paid
Explanation: FM treats maximisation of shareholder wealth as the primary financial objective, usually measured through share price and dividends. Profit maximisation ignores risk, timing and the difference between profit and cash.
2Agency theory in FM is primarily concerned with the conflict of interest between which two parties?
A.Customers and suppliers
B.Shareholders (principals) and managers (agents)
C.Government and taxpayers
D.Auditors and the audit committee
Explanation: Agency problems arise because managers (agents) may pursue their own goals rather than maximising the wealth of shareholders (principals). Agency costs and incentive schemes such as share options are used to align interests.
3Which of the following is a recognised method of encouraging managers to act in shareholders' interests?
A.Removing all corporate governance codes
B.Increasing the dividend payout to 100%
C.Granting share options to managers
D.Replacing equity with short-term debt
Explanation: Performance-related pay and share options link managerial reward to share price performance, encouraging goal congruence with shareholders. Corporate governance codes and listing rules reinforce this.
4In a not-for-profit organisation, the concept of 'value for money' is usually assessed using which three Es?
A.Efficiency, equity and earnings
B.Equity, ethics and economy
C.Earnings, expenditure and equity
D.Economy, efficiency and effectiveness
Explanation: Value for money in the public and not-for-profit sector is conventionally measured by economy (low input cost), efficiency (output per input) and effectiveness (achievement of objectives).
5A company has earnings available to ordinary shareholders of $4.5m and 9m shares in issue. What is its earnings per share (EPS)?
A.$0.50
B.$2.00
C.$0.45
D.$0.40
Explanation: EPS = earnings available to ordinary shareholders / number of ordinary shares = $4.5m / 9m = $0.50. EPS is a common financial objective and accountability measure used in FM.
6Which body in FM's macroeconomic context is primarily responsible for setting monetary policy through interest rates?
A.The stock exchange
B.The central bank
C.The audit regulator
D.The competition authority
Explanation: Monetary policy, including base interest rates and money supply, is typically conducted by the central bank. Fiscal policy (taxation and spending) is the government's responsibility.
7Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy rather than monetary policy?
A.Quantitative easing
B.Raising the central bank base rate
C.Increasing the rate of income tax
D.Open market operations in bonds
Explanation: Fiscal policy involves government taxation and public spending decisions, such as changing income tax rates. Interest rate changes, quantitative easing and open market operations are monetary policy tools.
8Disintermediation in financial markets refers to which of the following?
A.Conversion of debt into equity
B.Banks merging to form larger institutions
C.The central bank raising reserve requirements
D.Borrowers and lenders dealing directly without using a financial intermediary
Explanation: Disintermediation occurs when companies raise finance directly from investors (for example via capital markets) bypassing banks acting as intermediaries. It reduces the role of traditional financial intermediaries.
9The money markets are best described as markets for which of the following?
A.Short-term wholesale debt instruments and liquidity
B.Long-term equity capital
C.Foreign property investment
D.Long-dated government bonds only
Explanation: Money markets deal in short-term (typically under one year) wholesale lending and borrowing instruments such as Treasury bills, certificates of deposit and commercial paper, providing liquidity.
10A company collects receivables in 45 days, holds inventory for 60 days and pays payables in 30 days. What is its cash operating cycle?
A.135 days
B.75 days
C.15 days
D.105 days
Explanation: Cash operating cycle = inventory days + receivables days − payables days = 60 + 45 − 30 = 75 days. This represents the time between paying for inputs and collecting cash from sales.

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