AFM 20530: Business Finance

Semester I
Group Assignment I – Intake 14 and 13 EX
• Introduction
This is a work-integrated group learning assessment. This assessment carries (20%) for the final
marks. Maximum group size (6) – Confirmed. Groups can be arranged according to the students'
discretion.
You should be able to conduct a literature survey on the following topics (Use reputed Research
Journals).

Leader’s name Topic

D A P P Dasanayaka
I P I Thilakarathna
D N K Silva
P I W N Perera
W. Samith Priyankara Livera
Subodha Madushanka Jayakody
What determines SME’s & Large-Scale Firms access to finance
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
Investor Relations Level and Cost of Capital
How financial markets assist economic development
Latest issues on managing working capital and strategies to resolve
them.
A Critical Analysis on Equity Valuation Methods (other than what
you learned)

Structure and the content:

1. Assignment cover
2. Abstract of the assignment
3. Table of contents
4. Brief introduction about the assignment- on what you are assigned
5. Introduction about the theoretical view of the assignment topic
6. Literature Survey
7. How it relates to Sri Lanka and why? (If any)
8. Conclusion (a summary and your opinion about the theory and practice)
9. Reference list
10. Appendix
Note: The structure and the content other than the first 07 points, may differ based on your
topic. Hence, please contact (me) if you need further assistance via email.

Other Requirements:

• The maximum number of pages must be 5 (pages). Abstract, content page, Brief
introduction about the assignment- appendices, and references will not be counted in
the word count/page count.
• You are expected and required to use references to support your report, for example,
journal articles, professional magazines, textbooks, operations manuals. Any sources of
information that you have used must be referenced according to the referencing system
permitted by the SAB (APA format).
• You need to submit the soft copies of the sources which you have used.
Your assignment will be marked according to the following criteria:

• The degree to which it follows the conventional structure of a business report.

• Accuracy of technical content (how you bring and discuss the current debate in the
topic, how you arrange your discussion professionally) – High Weightage
• Quality of the general written expression (spelling, grammar, and appropriate tone)
• Quality of the layout and overall impression of the report
• Correct referencing
• Finally, it is extremely important that you are familiar with Academic Honesty
(Plagiarism)
Submission date: Final Day of your lecture

Submission method: Online

Mr. Chalith Kavinda

Lecturer