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Introduction to Finance

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This Introduction to Finance page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes, from sources of finance and cash flow to ratio analysis, break-even and bonds. It's built for school students revising a topic, university students filling gaps, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 300 resources here, including more than 20 quizzes, over 180 mind maps and over 70 flashcard decks, with school and university material side by side. Pick a resource, try a quiz to find your gaps, then build your own.

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What the resources cover

The mind maps are the backbone of this unit. Finance Unit 3 HL/SL 3.1-3.4 sets out sources of finance, capital expenditure (money spent to acquire fixed assets) and revenue expenditure (money used in the day-to-day running of a business). Its companion, Finance Unit 3 HL/SL 3.5-3.9, moves on to profitability and liquidity ratio analysis, including gross and net profit margin formulas.

Other maps look at working capital, overtrading, cash flow forecasts, bonds, securitisation and financial intermediation. Flashcards cover break-even terms such as margin of safety and contribution per unit, and university-style topics such as present value and the NPV decision rule.

Where to start

  1. Open one of the broad maps called Finance to see the role, objectives and sources of finance in one view.
  2. Move to the flashcards HSC Business Studies - Finance to learn the liquidity, profitability, efficiency and solvency objectives.
  3. Look at Sources of Finance and the cash flow maps next.
  4. Finish with ratios, break-even and investment appraisal.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then test yourself. Business Finance - Chapter 1 asks about the accounting equation and shareholder wealth, while Finance Chapter 1: Overview of Finance suits a first check of the basics. Note what you missed, go back to the matching map branch, then retry the quiz.

Exam-minded school students will find material linked to GCSE Business, A-level Business and IB Business Management. University students can use the corporate finance decks and quizzes to fill gaps.

Where this unit sits

This unit belongs to the Foundations of Finance strand in Finance and banking. It is the place to build the core vocabulary before moving to more specialised topics.

Choose a map or a deck that matches your course, work through it, and make your own version to fit your notes.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with one of the mind maps called Finance, which lay out the role, objectives and sources of finance in a single view. Then try the quiz Business Finance - Chapter 1 to see which basics need another look before you move on to cash flow and ratios.

What do the mind maps cover?

They cover sources of finance, capital and revenue expenditure, profitability and liquidity ratios, working capital, cash flow forecasts, bonds, securitisation and financial intermediation. There are over 180 of them, so you can usually find one that matches the wording of your course.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so it is worth checking a resource against your own course notes.

Which levels and exams do they suit?

The mix is mostly school and university material. Listed resources mention GCSE Business, A-level Business, IB Business Management and similar courses, while the university decks look at corporate finance topics such as present value and risk and return. Teachers can use either set.

What if I cannot find the topic I need?

Try a nearby resource first, such as a broad Finance map or the glossary-style flashcards, since many cover several topics. If something is still missing, a free account lets you make your own quiz, mind map, flashcards or notes.

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