Discussion
1. Imagine that you have a great idea for a new sport complex. Explain how you would go about raising capital to develop your idea.
2. Why is it important to compare a company’s financial statements:
a. with statements of previous years?
b. with statements of other companies in the same industry?
c. with statements of companies in other industries?
3. There can be a market for stocks and bonds only if individuals are willing to buy what others wish to sell. So if every security that is sold is bought, why do prices rise and fall?
4. All investments are risky. How would you evaluate the relative risks of each of the following:
a. Purchasing a house.
b. Investing a similar amount in a new restaurant.
5. There is a saying:”Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” Explain why you agree or disagree with it.
6. How would you explain the statement “The world operates on credit”?
7. What kind of policy would you establish to handle delinquent accounts?
8. Express your vision of the role of selling on credit nowadays and its prospects.
9. Which of the following is a permanent method of finance for a business?
a) bank loans
b) creditors
c) share capital
d) overdraft
e) leasing
10. The directors of a company are planning to install a new computer system in the offices. The computers are expected to last about three years. They will cost 25000 dollars. They are considering three methods of financing:
a) leasing
b) long-term bank loan
c) new share issue
Advise the directors on the most suitable method of finance. Give reasons for your answer.
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“Careers opportunities in finance are great”. Outline as many points as you can to support this statement.
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Level positions in financial institutions vary greatly.
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Would you like to work in the field of financial management? Explain why.
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Generally it is the investment area that attracts people to finance. Do you agree with that? Give your own explanation.
Curriculum
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Содержание учебного материала по специальности «финансы и кредит»
Модуль 1. Социальное общение.
UNIT 1. People Around You
About you. (best friend, family members, etc.)
My studies at the Institute.
Leisure activities. (hobbies, entertainments).
Everyday services. (railway station, hotel, bank, café, shopping, etc).
UNIT 2. Society and the Future
Belarus and its People. (national traditions and values).
Youth and modern society
Lucky generation.
Man and Nature.(accidents, disasters, scientific forecasts)
Technology and machines. (latest achievements and inventions, modern medicine)
UNIT 3. People and Society
Intercultural communication.
News and media.
Модуль 2. Профессиональное общение.
UNIT 1. Economy and Economics
Economy and Economics.
The Economic System.
UNIT 2. National Economies.
The Belarusian Economy.
The UK and American Economy.
UNIT 3. Money and Banking
Money and its Functions.
Banking System of Belarus, Great Britain and the USA.
UNIT 4. Types of Finance
What is Finance?
Types of Finance.
UNIT 5. Credit
Credit as a Source of Financing.
Classes of Credit.
UNIT 6. Careers in Finance
My Future Profession.
СОДЕРЖАНИЕ УЧЕБНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА ПО СПЕЦИАЛЬНОСТИ «БУАиА»
Модуль 1. Социальное общение.
UNIT 1. People Around You
About you. (best friend, family members, etc.)
My studies at the Institute.
Leisure activities. (hobbies, entertainments).
Everyday services. (railway station, hotel, bank, café, shopping, etc).
UNIT 2. Society and the Future
Belarus and its People. (national traditions and values).
Youth and modern society
Lucky generation.
Man and Nature.(accidents, disasters, scientific forecasts)
Technology and machines. (latest achievements and inventions, modern medicine)
UNIT 3. People and Society
Intercultural communication.
News and media.
Модуль 2. Профессиональное общение.
UNIT 1. Economy and Economics
Economy and Economics.
The Economic System.
UNIT 2. National Economies.
The Belarusian Economy.
The UK and American Economy.
UNIT 3. Money and Banking
Money and its Functions.
Banking System of Belarus, Great Britain and the USA.
APPENDIX II