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, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
FIN4801
Advanced Financial Management
100 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
Examiners:
Primary: Dr. P.N. Kotze Secondary: Mr. A.M. Phenya
External examiner: Prof. H.P. Wolmarans
Instructions:
• This paper consists of 13 pages, plus appendix A (financial tables) on pages 10 to 13.
• This is an open-book examination.
• This examination is an assessment. It should therefore be your own work and you must
remember to tick the Declaration of Honesty.
• Plagiarism checks will be run on your submission on Turnitin and the invigilator
application. In addition, manual checks will be done.
• Remember to save your file as a PDF before submitting it.
• Start submitting it as soon as the writing time for the paper has stopped (after the four
hours). Do not use your upload time to answer the paper.
• Ensure that your answers are uploaded on time.
• Contact us immediately if you are experiencing any issues with uploading or during the
examination.
• Answer all the questions.
• Show all your calculations clearly and label your answers.
• Submit your answers on myExams and make sure to utilise the Invigilator application as
per the instructions, it is compulsory.
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Page 2 of 13 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
Examination rules
a. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read only” files).
b. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted. Please utilise the contingency link provided by your module
lecturer should you be unable to submit on the myExams platform.
c. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the
correct answer script file has been uploaded.
d. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be
unsatisfactory.
e. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
f. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cell phone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
g. A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted.
h. A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
i. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
j. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
k. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have
transgressed Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
l. Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results from
the Invigilator App. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not have utilised invigilation or
proctoring tools.
m. Students must complete the online declaration of own work when submitting. Students
suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with other students, or request assistance from other
students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who
do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in violation of the Policy on Academic
Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to disciplinary hearing. Unisa
has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
n. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official examination
time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected by the examination
regulations and will not be marked.
o. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not qualify the student
for any special concessions or future assessments.
p. Queries that beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
a. Personal network or service provider issues
1. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
2. Crashed computer
3. Using a work computer that blocks access to the myExams site (work firewall challenges)
4. Unlicensed software (e.g., licence expires during exams)
q. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or via e-
mail at or refer to the Get- Help resource for the list of additional
contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
Students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an aegrotat and submit supporting
evidence within ten days of the examination session. Students will not be able to apply for an aegrotat
for a third examination opportunity.
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Page 3 of 13 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
The Invigilator application use
Ensure you are connected to the internet to log in to the Invigilator App and scan this
QR code.
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can enter the Exam Access
Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it should therefore be scanned
as soon as possible to start the
invigilation.
Once the QR code has been scanned,
ensure your media volume is turned up
and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a
notification beep when you are required to
action a request, which you should then
perform.
We recommend that you keep your
smartphone on charge for the duration of
the assessment.
If you only have one device, you may
access your assessment in the
application by pressing the Access
Exam button in the top right corner of
your app.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone for the full duration of the
assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or leave the app.
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the invigilation as well
as at the end of the assessment. No internet connection is required during the
assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution
as the time displayed in the Invigilator App could differ from the time allocated to
complete your assessment.
You may click the Finish Assessment button in the app if you finish your assessment
early.
If you are performing a written or Scan-and-Upload assessment:
The Invigilator App may request you to take a picture of every page of your answer
sheet at the end of the assessment.
Unless otherwise specified by your institution, this does NOT replace the normal
upload of your script to your institution’s online portal.
After completing invigilation and following all app instructions, you must upload your
Invigilation App data. If, however, there is a delay in the upload of the app data at the
end of the assessment, you should prioritise the upload of your script to your university
portal and you may temporarily minimise the app to do so. Uploading of app data is
not time sensitive, and you can come back and do it after you have successfully
uploaded your script to the exam portal.
Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator
Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
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EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
+27 81 278 3372
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
1. Educational Aid: These study notes are designed to serve as educational aids and should not be considered as a
substitute for individual research, critical thinking, or professional guidance. Students are encouraged to
conduct their own extensive research and consult with their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment requirements.
2. Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information provided in these study notes, the seller cannot guarantee the completeness or correctness of all
the content. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of the information and use their own
judgment when applying it to their assignments.
3. Academic Integrity: It is crucial for students to uphold academic integrity and adhere to their institution's
policies and guidelines regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as a
tool for learning and inspiration, but any direct reproduction of the content without proper acknowledgment and
citation may constitute academic misconduct.
4. Limited Liability: The seller of these study notes shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages,
losses, or consequences arising from the use of the notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor grades,
academic penalties, or any other negative outcomes resulting from the application or misuse of the information
provide
]
, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
FIN4801
Advanced Financial Management
100 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
Examiners:
Primary: Dr. P.N. Kotze Secondary: Mr. A.M. Phenya
External examiner: Prof. H.P. Wolmarans
Instructions:
• This paper consists of 13 pages, plus appendix A (financial tables) on pages 10 to 13.
• This is an open-book examination.
• This examination is an assessment. It should therefore be your own work and you must
remember to tick the Declaration of Honesty.
• Plagiarism checks will be run on your submission on Turnitin and the invigilator
application. In addition, manual checks will be done.
• Remember to save your file as a PDF before submitting it.
• Start submitting it as soon as the writing time for the paper has stopped (after the four
hours). Do not use your upload time to answer the paper.
• Ensure that your answers are uploaded on time.
• Contact us immediately if you are experiencing any issues with uploading or during the
examination.
• Answer all the questions.
• Show all your calculations clearly and label your answers.
• Submit your answers on myExams and make sure to utilise the Invigilator application as
per the instructions, it is compulsory.
, CONFIDENTIAL FIN4801
Page 2 of 13 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
Examination rules
a. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read only” files).
b. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted. Please utilise the contingency link provided by your module
lecturer should you be unable to submit on the myExams platform.
c. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the
correct answer script file has been uploaded.
d. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be
unsatisfactory.
e. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
f. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cell phone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
g. A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted.
h. A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
i. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
j. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
k. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have
transgressed Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
l. Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results from
the Invigilator App. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not have utilised invigilation or
proctoring tools.
m. Students must complete the online declaration of own work when submitting. Students
suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with other students, or request assistance from other
students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who
do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in violation of the Policy on Academic
Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to disciplinary hearing. Unisa
has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
n. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official examination
time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected by the examination
regulations and will not be marked.
o. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not qualify the student
for any special concessions or future assessments.
p. Queries that beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
a. Personal network or service provider issues
1. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
2. Crashed computer
3. Using a work computer that blocks access to the myExams site (work firewall challenges)
4. Unlicensed software (e.g., licence expires during exams)
q. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or via e-
mail at or refer to the Get- Help resource for the list of additional
contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
Students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an aegrotat and submit supporting
evidence within ten days of the examination session. Students will not be able to apply for an aegrotat
for a third examination opportunity.
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, CONFIDENTIAL FIN4801
Page 3 of 13 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
The Invigilator application use
Ensure you are connected to the internet to log in to the Invigilator App and scan this
QR code.
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can enter the Exam Access
Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time, and it should therefore be scanned
as soon as possible to start the
invigilation.
Once the QR code has been scanned,
ensure your media volume is turned up
and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a
notification beep when you are required to
action a request, which you should then
perform.
We recommend that you keep your
smartphone on charge for the duration of
the assessment.
If you only have one device, you may
access your assessment in the
application by pressing the Access
Exam button in the top right corner of
your app.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone for the full duration of the
assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or leave the app.
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the invigilation as well
as at the end of the assessment. No internet connection is required during the
assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution
as the time displayed in the Invigilator App could differ from the time allocated to
complete your assessment.
You may click the Finish Assessment button in the app if you finish your assessment
early.
If you are performing a written or Scan-and-Upload assessment:
The Invigilator App may request you to take a picture of every page of your answer
sheet at the end of the assessment.
Unless otherwise specified by your institution, this does NOT replace the normal
upload of your script to your institution’s online portal.
After completing invigilation and following all app instructions, you must upload your
Invigilation App data. If, however, there is a delay in the upload of the app data at the
end of the assessment, you should prioritise the upload of your script to your university
portal and you may temporarily minimise the app to do so. Uploading of app data is
not time sensitive, and you can come back and do it after you have successfully
uploaded your script to the exam portal.
Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator
Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
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