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FINC1005: Financial Foundations

Comprehensive Study and Exam Preparation Guide 2026

- 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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Western Sydney University - FINC1005: Financial Foundations (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Western Sydney University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Subject Code	FINC 1005
Subject Name	Financial Foundations
Notes Title	Comprehensive Study and Exam Prep. Guide
Page Length	64

Built for FINC 1005: Financial Foundations - Western Sydney University, this comprehensive guide helps you succeed across the subject. It explains essential topics in clear language with illustrations and fully worked examples to show each step. Alongside detailed notes, you’ll find examiner advice, practice questions with answers for every examinable area, and a full sample exam with solutions that mirror real test conditions. Use it to review key concepts, practise problem-solving, and plan efficient revision so you can approach graded work with confidence and aim for top marks.

This subject introduces students to fundamental principles of business finance in the context of the Australian and global financial environment. Students will explore basic financial concepts, key sources of financing for businesses, and emerging sustainable finance instruments, while developing skills in evaluating the financial performance of organisations. This subject examines the structure and function of financial markets and institutions, and considers the role of banking, interest rates, green finance, and FinTech innovations, in shaping modern business financing decisions. Through problem solving activities, case studies, and use of an industry database, students will gain practical insight into the real-world relevance of finance.

✔ Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:

Explain key concepts of finance and financial decision making.
Analyse financial data using financial databases and finance metrics.
Describe the role of financial markets, the banking system, and financial instruments.
Examine traditional and emerging sources of business financing.
Discuss contemporary topics in finance, including fintech and sustainable finance.

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ACCT 1005	Accounting in Context
ACCT 1010	Management Accounting Fundamentals
ACCT 2005	Techniques in Financial Accounting
ACCT 3003	Accounting Standards and Governance
BUSM 1027	Organisational Behaviour
ECON 1003	Financial Institutions and Markets
ECON 1006	Introduction to Economic Methods
ECON 1011	Principles of Economics
ECON 1013	The Australian Macroeconomy
ECON 1014	Consumers, Firms and Markets
ECON 2002	Corporate Financial Management
ECON 2007	Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 3001	Applied Econometrics
ECON 3003	Derivatives
ECON 3006	Economic and Financial Modelling
FINC 3008	Investment Management
FINC 3015	Security Analysis and Business Valuation
LAWS 1001	Enterprise Law
LAWS 3070	Taxation Law
MATH 1030	Statistics for Business
MKTG 1006	Marketing Principles

Western Sydney University - FINC1005: Financial Foundations (Solutions)

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