Course Description You’ll develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. The syllabus is designed to equip you with the skills that would be expected from a finance manager responsible for the finance function of a business. The syllabus aims to develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. The syllabus for Financial Management (FM) is designed to equip candidates with the skills that would be expected from a finance manager responsible for the finance function of a business. Schedule Session Day of the Week Date Time Session 1 – Lecture Wednesday 23/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 2 – Lecture Friday 25/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 3 – Lecture Monday 28/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 4 – Lecture Wednesday 30/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 5 – Lecture Monday 05/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 6 – Lecture Saturday 10/10/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 7 – Lecture Tuesday 13/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 8 – Lecture Saturday 17/10/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 9 – Lecture Saturday 24/10/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 10 – Lecture Monday 26/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 11 – Lecture Tuesday 03/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 12 – Lecture Saturday 07/11/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 13 – Exam Practice Tuesday 10/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 14 – Exam Practice Thursday 12/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 15 – Exam Practice Tuesday 17/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 16 – Mock Friday 20/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 17 – Debrief Friday 27/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Course Structure On successful completion of this exam, candidates should be able to: Discuss the role and purpose of the financial management function Assess and discuss the impact of the economic environment on financial management Discuss and apply working capital management techniques Carry out effective investment appraisal Identify and evaluate alternative sources of business finance Discuss and apply principles of business and asset valuations Explain and apply risk management techniques in business Demonstrate employability and technology skills Should Attend Individuals who either have completed 3/3 Applied Knowledge exams or hold a relevant Accounting, Finance, or similar degree Prerequisites Individuals who either have completed 3/3 Applied Knowledge exams or hold a relevant Accounting, Finance, or similar degree. Assessment Students can sit for the exam in March, June, September, or December. The Academy prepares students to sit for their exams in March, June, and December. Key-Features First-class tutoring Integrated Tuition & Exam Practice Option to attend in-person or online live Innovative materials Unique online learning Exam standard questions throughout Student support Mock exams 23/09/2026 18:00-21:00 56 hours Not Available The Hub, PwC Academy / Hybrid €418