FUND. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES >CUSTOM<
FUND. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES >CUSTOM<
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ISBN: 9781307417692
Author: Wild
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 26, Problem 15DQ
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Breakeven time:

Breakeven time is the time period under which the initial cost of the project is covered by the discounted cash flows. In other words, breakeven time is the point of time when the present value cash inflow becomes equal to the present value of cash outflow.

Payback Period:

Payback period is the period in which the project recovers its initial cost of the investment. It can be calculated by dividing the initial investment by the annual cash inflow from the project. The formula to calculate the Payback period is as follows:

  Payback Period= Initial InvestmentAnnual Cash inflow

To Discuss:

The advantages of breakeven time over the payback period

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