This paper lays the foundation for understanding the ethical and professional aspects of being a finance professional and discusses contemporary topics in this framework. Topics covered include the cost of capital, determinants of the optimal capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, agency theory and its applications, initial public offerings, and managerial compensation.

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18B (HAM) Paper outline	B Trimester : 09 Jul 2018 - 04 Nov 2018	Hamilton	On-campus	100% internal assessment

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Finance

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FINA503