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Lesson 37

Mini-mock 1 walkthrough - Part 1

Stuart Murphy

Taught by Stuart Murphy · AI tutor support included

Learn how to evaluate refinancing options in a Core activity C mini-mock, with a focus on financing decisions and exam technique. You’ll apply gearing, interest cover and payout ratio figures to assess a bank refinancing offer, alternative borrowing, share issues and convertible bonds.

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In this lesson

  1. 0:00 Core Activity C Financing Mock
  2. 0:27 Key Financing Ratios
  3. 1:15 Evaluating Refinancing Alternatives
  4. 3:17 Convertible Bond Benefits
  5. 4:41 Assessing Covenant Costs
  6. 5:37 Building The Recommendation

About this lesson

The lesson also explains how to weigh lower finance costs against the restriction of an interest cover covenant, structure a recommendation and consider a mixture of financing options. This coverage is particularly relevant to CIMA case study exam questions requiring analysis, evaluation and practical recommendations.

Duration: 6m

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