EBK CFIN
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337671743
Author: BESLEY
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 9, Problem 20PROB
Summary Introduction
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Expected net cash flow in Period t is “
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IRR of a project is calculated using a financial calculator. All financial calculators have an inbuild cash flow register, Cash flows in accordance of the timeline and with proper +/- signs should be input, then press the key labelled “IRR”. It will return the internal rate of return of the project.
Discounted payback period is the length of the time it takes for the project’s discounted cash flows to be repaid. In other words, it captures the number of years to recover the investment in the project. A project with lower discounted payback period as compared to the project’s useful life, should be accepted.
Three independent projects have been analysed by three interns with NPV, IRR and discounted payback period of each is provided. Inter A’s project has a project life of 7 years, NPV of $5,300, IRR of 12% and discounted payback period of 6.8 years. Intern J has a project life of 6 years, NPV of -$1,800, IRR of 8% and discounted payback period of 5.8 years whereas, Intern K has project life of 10 years, NPV of $4,500, IRR of 10% and discounted payback period of 9.6 years.
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