The ACCA Skill Level Financial Management (FM) Online Course by NIFM is designed to help you master corporate finance, investment appraisal, risk management, working capital, business valuation, and financial decision-making. Built for exam success, this course offers structured, exam-oriented recorded lectures that simplify complex topics and strengthen your analytical and numerical skills.
Taught by ACCA-qualified expert faculty, this FM preparation course helps you understand concepts deeply, apply them correctly, and gain the confidence needed to score high in your ACCA FM exam.
With 40+ chapters, hours of HD recorded lectures, Section A, B & C mock exams, and comprehensive practice questions, this course gives you everything required to prepare efficiently and effectively — completely online, at your own pace.
Disclaimer: This course is independently designed for ACCA exam preparation and is not affiliated with or certified by ACCA.
Why Choose NIFM for ACCA SL Financial Management (FM)?
Full coverage of the latest ACCA FM syllabus
Exam-oriented explanations with balance of concepts + application
40+ structured FM topics from basics to advanced
Practice questions aligned with real ACCA exam formats
Section A, B, and C mock exam practice
Flexible learning with full-access recorded videos
Taught by qualified, experienced ACCA faculty
Perfect for both first-time and repeat students
Meet Your Faculty
Ms. Deeksha Agarwal
ACCA-qualified tutor & financial management specialist
With deep expertise in corporate finance, investment appraisal, working capital, and risk management, Ms. Agarwal is known for simplifying complex FM concepts into easy, exam-focused learning. Her clear teaching style, practical approach, and strong command over ACCA exam patterns help students dramatically improve accuracy, speed, and confidence.
FAQs
1. Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes, the course starts from fundamentals and progresses to advanced FM concepts.
2. Does this course follow the latest ACCA FM syllabus?
Yes, all content is aligned with the updated ACCA Skill Level Financial Management syllabus.
3. Will I get access to mock exams?
Yes, full Section A, B, and C mock exams are included.
4. How long is the course access period?
You’ll get 6 months full access to all videos and study materials.
5. Will I receive an ACCA certificate after completing the course?
No. This is an ACCA exam-preparation course, not an official ACCA certification.
The ACCA Skill Level Financial Management (FM) Online Course is a complete exam-preparation program designed to help you master the principles of corporate finance and financial decision-making. This course covers the entire ACCA FM syllabus with clear, exam-oriented lectures that simplify concepts and build the analytical skills required to solve Section A, B, and C questions confidently.
You will learn key topics such as investment appraisal, cost of capital, risk management, working capital, valuations, and financial markets — all delivered through practical examples, formula-based training, and ACCA-style exam questions. With structured chapters, comprehensive notes, and full mock exams, this course ensures you gain both conceptual clarity and exam-ready confidence.
Course Requirements
Computer, Laptop, ipad, tab or mobile phone required with broadband or 5G internet.
Who is this Course for?
Students
ACCA-Aspirants
Retakers
Graduates
Professionals
Analysts
Learners
Beginners
Course Outline
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Financial Management
This chapter introduces the objectives and scope of financial management, explaining how finance supports corporate strategy and value creation. You’ll learn key concepts like wealth maximisation, financial decision-making roles, and how financial managers balance risk and return. Ideal for building a solid foundation for ACCA FM exam topics and practical finance applications.
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Chapter 2 : The Financial Management Function
Explore the role of financial management within organisations, including stakeholder expectations, corporate objectives, and governance. This chapter clarifies how finance aligns with strategic planning, capital allocation, and performance measurement. It helps students understand the practical responsibilities of financial managers and links theory directly to ACCA FM exam requirements.
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Chapter 3 : The Economic Environment for Business
Understand macroeconomic factors that influence financial decisions: interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, and economic cycles. This chapter explains how the external environment affects investment appraisal, financing choices, and risk management. Learn to apply economic reasoning to exam scenarios and business case studies for more robust financial analysis.
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Chapter 4 : Basic Investment Appraisal Techniques
Learn core project appraisal methods including payback, accounting rate of return (ARR), and basic decision rules. This chapter teaches how to screen investments, compare alternatives, and identify initial project viability. It sets the stage for more advanced discounted cash flow techniques and ACCA-style calculation questions.
Dive into DCF methods by mastering Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). This chapter explains discounting principles, cash flow identification, and practical calculation steps—essential skills for solving ACCA FM exam problems and making sound capital budgeting decisions.
Advance DCF skills through complex scenarios: multiple IRRs, mutually exclusive projects, and project ranking. This chapter emphasises robust interpretation, sensitivity checks, and decision logic—helpful for tackling higher-difficulty FM exam questions and real-world capital allocation challenges.
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Chapter 7 : Investment Appraisal – Further Aspects of Discounted Cash Flows
Explore adjustments such as taxation, inflation, working capital impacts, and project timing. This chapter helps you accurately identify relevant cash flows and apply DCF adjustments in exam-style problems. Learn to adapt valuation for real business contexts and exam precision.
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Chapter 8 : Investment Appraisal – Further aspects of discounted cash flows- Question over inflation concept
Understand how to incorporate inflation into investment appraisal using real and nominal cash flows. This chapter clarifies when to use inflation-adjusted discount rates and cash flows, improving your accuracy in exam calculations and ensuring correct interpretation of inflation-related scenarios.
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Chapter 9 : Asset Investment decisions and Capital rationing
Learn how to evaluate projects under capital constraints using ranking techniques and linear programming basics. This chapter covers project selection when resources are limited and explains practical strategies for optimal capital allocation—key for ACCA FM case questions on rationing.
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Chapter 10 : Investment Appraisal under uncertainiy
Master appraisal under risk using sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, expected values, and decision trees. This chapter teaches how to quantify uncertainty, choose robust projects, and justify decisions—crucial techniques for exam questions that test judgement and probabilistic reasoning.
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Chapter 11 : Investment appraisal-- Question practice
Apply theory in exam-style investment appraisal questions that build speed and accuracy. This chapter focuses on step-by-step solutions, common pitfalls, and exam technique, helping students convert technical knowledge into high-scoring exam responses.
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Chapter 12 : Equity Finance
Understand equity as a source of corporate finance: share issues, rights issues, and market considerations. This chapter explains dilutive effects, cost of equity estimation, and strategic implications of equity financing—essential for ACCA FM exam questions on financing decisions.
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Chapter 13 : Debt Finance
Explore debt instruments, borrowing costs, covenants, and issuance considerations. This chapter teaches how debt impacts capital structure, risk, and liquidity. It includes calculation-based problems and strategic perspectives relevant to ACCA FM exam practice.
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Chapter 14 : Cost of Capital
Learn to calculate the cost of equity, cost of debt, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). This chapter demonstrates how cost of capital underpins investment appraisal and valuation, providing a core toolkit for FM exam calculations and corporate decision-making.
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Chapter 15 : Weighted average cost of capital and gearing
This chapter explains WACC computation, the effect of gearing on company risk, and the trade-off between debt and equity. Learn theoretical and practical insights into capital structure decisions, including sensitivity analysis frequently tested in the ACCA FM paper.
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Chapter 16 : Capital asset pricing model
Explore CAPM fundamentals: beta, market risk premium, and required return computation. This chapter clarifies risk-return relationships and helps you apply CAPM to estimate cost of equity—an important model for valuation and exam calculations.
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Chapter 17 : CAPM, WACC: Question Practice
Reinforce CAPM and WACC concepts through targeted practice questions. This chapter focuses on formula application, interpretation, and exam strategy to boost accuracy and speed in tackling high-weight computational problems on the ACCA FM exam.
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Chapter 18 : Working Capital Management
Learn techniques to optimise working capital including cash conversion cycle, inventory management, and short-term financing. This chapter shows how efficient working capital improves liquidity, reduces financing costs, and supports operational resilience—skills commonly assessed in FM exams.
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Chapter 19 : Inventory Management
Understand inventory models such as EOQ, reorder levels, and safety stock concepts. This chapter helps manage carrying costs, stockouts, and ordering strategies, linking technical models to practical working capital decisions and ACCA FM problem-solving.
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Chapter 20 : Cash management
Master cash planning, forecasting, and liquidity tools for short-term financial control. This chapter covers techniques to maintain adequate cash balances while maximising returns, an essential area for practical cash policy questions in the ACCA FM exam.
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Chapter 21 : Management of accounts receivable and payables Part 1
Explore credit policy design, receivables ageing, and collection strategies. This chapter teaches credit terms, discounting effects, and risk assessment to balance sales growth with liquidity—important for working capital case questions in exams.
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Chapter 22 : Management of accounts receivable and payables Part 2
Continue with practical receivables and payables management: factoring, supplier negotiation, and cash discount models. This chapter focuses on decision implications and calculations that commonly appear in ACCA FM scenario questions.
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Chapter 23 : Working Capital-- Question practice
Apply working capital theory to exam-style problems covering cash, inventory, and receivables management. This chapter sharpens calculation accuracy, interpretation, and exam technique for high-scoring answers in Section C problems.
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Chapter 24 : Risk Management
Understand interest rate and currency risk exposure and hedging techniques using forwards, futures, options, and swaps. This chapter explains practical hedging strategies and risk metrics, preparing you for both theoretical and applied ACCA FM questions on financial risk.
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Chapter 25 : Business Valuations
Learn valuation methods including discounted cash flows, relative multiples, and asset-based approaches. This chapter teaches how to estimate firm value, apply adjustments, and justify valuation choices—critical for exam scenarios and real-world corporate finance work.
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Chapter 26 : Interpretation of financial statements
Develop skills in ratio analysis, trend assessment, and financial commentary. This chapter helps you interpret performance, liquidity, and solvency through a narrative lens—valuable for Section C questions that require written analysis and practical insights.
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Chapter 27 : Section B Questions
Practice mid-length scenario questions reflecting ACCA FM’s Section B format. This chapter focuses on exam technique, structured solutions, and accuracy under timed conditions, building readiness for applied and calculation-based exam segments.
Tackle a full-length investment appraisal case with NPV, IRR, sensitivity, and qualitative evaluation. This chapter trains you to structure long-form answers, justify assumptions, and present clear recommendations—key skills for Section C success.
Work through another comprehensive DCF case emphasizing cash flow identification, tax effects, and financing implications. This chapter enhances technical precision and exam writing confidence for complex appraisal problems.
Practice advanced appraisal scenarios involving project interaction, inflation adjustments, and capital rationing. This chapter strengthens multi-faceted problem-solving and helps you build examiner-friendly, well-reasoned answers.
Apply appraisal techniques to a business case focusing on operational impacts and cash flow forecasting. This chapter improves interpretation skills and demonstrates how appraisal choices influence firm strategy—valuable for Section C exam performance.
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Chapter 32 : Section C: Working Capital Question (Bolder Co)
Solve a complete working capital case involving liquidity planning, credit policy, and inventory management. This chapter develops structured analysis and recommendation skills required for high-scoring Section C responses.
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Chapter 33 : Section C: Working Capital Question (Brush Co)
Practice a second applied working capital scenario that requires trade-off analysis and decision justification. This chapter enhances your ability to present coherent solutions under exam conditions.
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Chapter 34 : Section C – Working Capital Question (Pangli Co)
Tackle a challenging working capital problem addressing cashflow timing and financing choices. This chapter reinforces integrated thinking across operations and finance, matching real ACCA FM exam expectations.
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Chapter 35 : Section C: Cost of Capital Question (Fence Co)
Work through a full WACC and financing decision case, including gearing and project valuation effects. This chapter helps you compute, interpret, and recommend capital structure choices in a clear, exam-friendly format.
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Chapter 36 : Section C: Cost of Capital Question (AMH Co)
Practice an advanced cost of capital problem examining market parameters, tax implications, and investor perspectives. This chapter trains you to justify assumptions and present valuation conclusions under exam scrutiny.
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Chapter 37 : Section C: Cost of Capital Question (CJ Co)
Master nuanced WACC scenarios, including differing capital components and risk profiles. This chapter refines calculation technique and strengthens explanatory responses required for ACCA FM Section C.
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Chapter 38 : Mock paper section A
Attempt a full objective-style mock that tests recall, formula application, and speed. This chapter builds confidence on short-answer questions and helps you identify knowledge gaps before tackling longer exam sections.
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Chapter 39 : Mock paper section B
Take a full Section B mock focused on medium-length calculation and scenario questions. This chapter enhances problem structuring, time management, and technical accuracy in exam-style conditions.
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Chapter 40 : Mock paper section C
Complete a full-length Section C mock with integrated, high-mark cases. This chapter simulates exam pressure and requires coherent, well-substantiated answers—ideal for final revision and building exam readiness.
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