IGNOU BCOE-143 Assignment 2026-27
Fundamentals of Financial Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 04 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:26 am.
| Course code | BCOE-143 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Fundamentals of Financial Management |
| Programme | Bachelor of Commerce (General) (B.Com G)BCOMG, BBA |
| School | School of Management Studies |
| Assignment code | BCOE – 143/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BCOE-143 assignment
The BCOE-143 assignment covers all course blocks, including financial objectives, investment appraisal, asset pricing, dividend decisions, working capital, share valuation and capital structure. It asks students to explain concepts, compare financial approaches and discuss their use in business decisions.
This tutor-marked assignment has 12 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A has five questions worth 10 marks each, Section B has five worth 6 marks each, and Section C has two questions with two 5-mark parts each. The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Discuss financial management goals and compare wealth creation with profit maximisation. |
| Q2 | 10 | Describe investment appraisal using NPV and use examples to compare it with IRR. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain CAPM and APT and compare the two asset-pricing approaches. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss the MM dividend hypothesis and the assumptions under which dividend decisions do not affect firm value. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe the operating cycle stages and compare gross and net working capital. |
| Q6 | 6 | Explain why money has a time value and how this matters in financial decisions. |
| Q7 | 6 | Describe how the payback method guides project acceptance and examine its shortcomings. |
| Q8 | 6 | Discuss equity valuation methods and how a share's intrinsic value is established. |
| Q9 | 6 | Explain financial leverage and its effect on earnings per share. |
| Q10 | 6 | Discuss the legal and financial restrictions that can prevent a company from declaring dividends. |
| Q11 | 5x2 | Write brief notes on the profitability index and on factoring and forfaiting for working capital finance. |
| Q12 | 5x2 | Compare the Net Income and Net Operating Income capital structure approaches, and Walter's and Gordon's dividend models. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Complete the single tutor-marked assignment prescribed for this course.
- Attempt every question in all three sections.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your responses.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Submit within the applicable schedule, as assignment submission is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June 2027 term-end exam); 15 October 2027 (December 2027 term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; dates can differ by session, and the PDF lists 15 October 2026 for the December 2026 exam.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions is the BCOE-143 assignment listed for?
The official listing identifies July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF states that the assignment is valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
What are the submission deadlines for BCOE-143?
The current listing gives 15 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end exam and 15 October 2027 for the December 2027 term-end exam. Dates can differ by session: the PDF gives 15 October 2026 for the December 2026 exam.
How many questions must I attempt?
All 12 questions are compulsory. Section A contains five 10-mark questions, Section B contains five 6-mark questions, and Section C contains two questions worth 10 marks each.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and carries 30% weightage in the final assessment.
Where should I submit the BCOE-143 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Submission according to the schedule is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
Which programmes and languages are listed for this assignment?
The official listing includes BBA and BCOMG, with English and Hindi mediums available. The PDF cover names Bachelor of Commerce (General).
Other IGNOU BCOMG assignments
- BCOE-142: Management Accounting
- BCOG-171: Principles of Micro Economics
- BCOS-183: Computer Application in Business
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.