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ACST1001: Finance Fundamentals 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: Revision Notes 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Macquarie University - ACST1001: Finance Fundamentals

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	Macquarie University
Unit Code	ACST1001
Credit Points	10
Unit Name	Finance Fundamentals
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	64

This guide provides a clear and structured resource for mastering the essential theories and concepts of ACST1001: Finance Fundamentals at Macquarie University. With step-by-step explanations, worked examples, and detailed illustrations, it reinforces understanding and practical application. To enhance exam readiness, the guide includes a full-length sample exam with solutions and explanations that simulate the real test-taking experience. Additionally, it offers concise, accessible notes, examiner insights, and targeted questions and answers for each key examinable topic - giving you the tools to achieve your best possible grade.

This unit focuses on the fundamental finance skills that are essential for any successful business. Students will examine the roles and interaction of participants in the financial system and apply financial decision-making tools to value and evaluate investment and financing opportunities. Students will also learn about risk and return, the importance of cash flows and the various financial instruments traded in global financial markets. Students will develop fundamental finance knowledge and apply this in authentic real-world problems. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Main topics to be covered:

Introduction to financial decisions
The financial system
Tools for financial decision-making: Time value of money 1
Tools for financial decision-making: Time value of money 2
Tools for financial decision-making: Time value of money 3
Valuation of financial assets: Bonds
Valuation of financial assets: Shares
Risk and return
Firm financial decisions: Investment decisions 1
Firm financial decisions: Investment decisions 2
Firm financial decisions: Financing decisions
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