IGNOU MER-008 Assignment 2026-27
Finance and Accounting
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:17 pm.
| Course code | MER-008 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Finance and Accounting |
About the MER-008 assignment
The MER-008 assignment covers all course blocks, focusing on financial management, accounting information and working capital. It also tests understanding of inventory, current liabilities, reserves and surplus, and contingent liabilities.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. It carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Describe the different approaches used in financial management. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the purposes of accounting information and how information supports the control process. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain inventory, current liabilities, reserves and surplus, and contingent liabilities using examples. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain working capital and the factors that determine how much an enterprise needs. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe working capital concepts and components, including its importance and why it is needed. |
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
- Attempt all five questions.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your answers.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Assignment submission within the prescribed schedule is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
- Follow the submission deadline for your intended term-end examination, or any revised schedule communicated by the University.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June TEE); 15 September 2026 (December TEE)
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