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Edexcel ·Accounting·Cambridge AS & A Level Accounting

Investment Appraisal

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Payback period, accounting rate of return and net present value, discounting cash flows, and choosing between competing projects.

Why appraise investments?

A capital investment ties up cash now for returns over several years. Investment appraisal compares projects to choose the best. Three methods are studied: payback, accounting rate of return and net present value.

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