Pasan Perera
Master Finance: Empower Your Financial Knowledge and use these skills in day to day
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Pasan Perera
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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About your finance tutor
My name is Pasan and my journey as a finance educator has been driven by a deep belief that financial literacy is one of the most empowering skills an individual can possess. Over the years, I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring a diverse range of students — from high school learners exploring basic investment concepts to adult professionals preparing for financial planning qualifications. Each stage of my teaching career has reinforced a simple truth: finance is not just about numbers; it is about decision-making, values, and long-term vision. My teaching approach integrates theory with real-world relevance. Early in my career, I noticed that many students struggled to relate to abstract financial models. To bridge that gap, I began introducing case studies drawn from current market events — for instance, using the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy announcements to explain the impact of interest rate changes on household borrowing and business investment. This approach helped students contextualize finance within their daily lives, transforming it from a theoretical subject into a practical toolkit for understanding the economy. One of the most rewarding aspects of my teaching has been developing courses that align with industry standards. In teaching financial planning and advisory concepts, I consistently emphasize the ethical and regulatory framework that governs the profession in Australia.
Pasan graduated from Macquarie University
Expertise of your finance tutor
Homework help
Review sessions
Real world application
Career guidance
Financial market analysis
Student types for finance class
Finance for adults
Finance for intermediate
Finance class quick guide
My teaching methodology in finance is grounded in a student-centred and practice-oriented approach that integrates theory with authentic industry contexts. I design learning activities around case studies, regulatory scenarios, and data-driven financial models so that students actively apply concepts rather than passively receive information. I use interactive methods such as group problem-solving, discussion, and technology-based simulations to foster critical thinking, ethical awareness, and professional judgment. Clear explanations, scaffolded tasks, and multiple representations of key ideas ensure that learners with varied backgrounds can access complex financial content and build confidence. Ongoing feedback, reflective tasks, and mentorship support continuous improvement, while alignment with current regulatory and professional standards prepares students for real-world financial decision-making and advisory practice.
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International Finance
Corporate Finance
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Financial Markets
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Finance concepts taught by Pasan
The Student and Tutor reviewed key economics concepts for an upcoming test, focusing on unemployment, inflation, and external stability. They discussed test-taking strategies, the definition and measurement of external stability, and how to interpret RBA data. The Student plans to create a reference sheet and practice questions.
The RBA's Chart Pack: A Data Goldmine
Evaluating Economic Responses: Discussion vs. Evaluation
Net Foreign Debt vs. Net Foreign Equity
Inflation: The Erosion of Purchasing Power
External Stability
The tutor and student reviewed several managerial accounting problems focusing on special orders, cost relevance, cost behavior, product mix decisions under constraints, and departmental profitability analysis. They practiced calculations related to contribution margins, relevant costs, and decision-making processes for resource allocation and departmental elimination, with plans to continue practicing similar problems.
Profitability Analysis for Departmental Decisions
Contribution Margin Per Unit and Per Constraint
Product vs. SG&A Costs
Cost Relevance and Decision Making
Special Order Decisions
Cost Behavior Classification
The Student and Tutor reviewed key economic concepts, primarily focusing on unemployment and inflation. They discussed measurement, causes, and the impact of these factors on monetary policy, with particular attention to the role of central banks. The Tutor provided guidance on preparing for an upcoming assessment, suggesting topics for a cheat sheet.
Unemployment Measurement
Unemployment Trends and Significance
Causes of Inflation
Monetary Policy and Central Banks
The Student and Tutor extensively reviewed the economic concept of inflation, focusing on its measurement through the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the distinction between headline and underlying inflation. They practiced calculating inflation rates and analyzing the impact of various economic factors, such as fuel prices and currency depreciation, through exam-style questions. The Tutor recommended the Student spend more time reviewing the inflation material from the provided slides.
Data Aggregators and Economic Measurement
Headline vs. Underlying Inflation
Understanding Inflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The Tutor and Student reviewed a case study focused on strategic financing decisions for a hedge fund during a financial crisis. They analyzed different financing options, discussed decision-making metrics like NPV, and explored the concept of sensitivity analysis and its application to future growth rates. The session concluded with advice on adopting a consultant's mindset when presenting solutions.
Strategic Decision Making in Finance
Financial Option Evaluation Metrics
Understanding Option Contracts and Rights Issues
Sensitivity Analysis in Financial Modeling
Client Risk Profiling in Financial Advice
The tutor and student reviewed core economic concepts including aggregate demand and supply, their equilibrium, the multiplier effect, and the interpretation of changes in economic variables. They practiced applying the aggregate demand formula and discussed how economic cycles influence consumption and savings patterns. Homework involved understanding these concepts for future application.
Aggregate Demand (AD)
Net Exports (X - M)
The Multiplier Effect
Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)
Aggregate Supply (AS)
Equilibrium in the Economy
Teaching tools used by finance tutor
Financial news
Financial statement analysis tools
Microsoft excel, Google sheets
Hands-on finance lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Mobile joining
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