Finance, risk and accounting performance
The challenge of sourcing, managing and disposing of financial assets both internal and external to the organisation remains a persistent one for many firms.
The issues of wealth creation and management are complex and involve consideration of such factors as
- finding capital
- balancing risk
- reducing uncertainty
- making effective and efficient decisions
whilst being continually alert to various market, political and other contingencies.
The focus of this axis addresses this general theme with an emphasis on ensuring firm financial and accounting performance.
Topics examined include:
- venture capital
- microcredit
- corporate finance and investment strategy
- governance and internal control
- audit and accounting
- risk management
- market structure
- financial and statistical modelling
- mergers and acquisitions.
