You are in the final stage of the selection process for the job of assistant financial analyst at the Antipodes Mineral Resources company (AMR). This involves a test of your understanding of basic financial concepts. You are given the following memo and asked to respond to the questions. Whether or not you are offered a position at the company will depend on the quality of your responses.
Respond in writing to the following questions:
1 What types of investment projects would you expect to find in a minerals company?
2 You will be working in the CFO’s office if you obtain this job. What activities do you expect are undertaken in this office?
3 AMR is a public company, listed on the stock exchange. How does this fact have a bearing on the goal we should bear in mind when managing our finances?
4 Does or should AMR have any other accountabilities apart from responsibilities to the firm’s owners?
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