Accounting
What are some differences between IRR and PI?
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
IRR is the method by means of which returns on investment are calculated. IRR reflects the value of money over a period of time. In short it explains returns on Continue Reading...
In other words: Lead users are individuals who use a product that has a number of unknown needs and who also benefit if they find a solution to those needs. This is unique in that it takes a different approach to traditional market research -- inste Continue Reading...
Under the arrangement, moreover, a country with efficient production and a favored competitive position (including as enhanced by new capital goods) is rewarded with rising income and reduced unemployment. No grand scheme of state or international p Continue Reading...
Managerial Acctg
The weighted average cost of capital is as follows:
In a net present value analysis, the cost of capital is often used as the discount rate. A net present value analysis seeks to reflect the value today of cash flows in the future. Continue Reading...
accounting income and cash flow? Which do we need to use when making decisions by using NPV? Explain in short.
Accounting income takes in consideration total profits; which is usually some form of total revenues minus total expenses. Cash flow is a Continue Reading...
Background
My company is considering a certain project undertaking. Our CFO is uncertain on whether or not to embrace the project. Having estimated the cash flows and NPV for the project, and having an estimated NPV as +$10, I am tasked with the rol Continue Reading...
28%
This gives project B. An IRR of -0.028%
Part C
Using the above assessments each may indicate which investment may be preferred. Using the payback period project a has a payback period of 4 years, whereas project B. has a payback period of 3 ye Continue Reading...
Ratio Analysis
a) The price-earnings ratio reflects two things -- the company's earnings and the market price. By no means is there a law that says one firm's P/E ratio should be in line with either the market or the competitors. First, an explanati Continue Reading...
NPV
There are a few conceivable reasons why decision-making methods other than net present value have been used by practitioners. The appeal of payback period is that it is easy to understand, for example. For small businesses especially, if there i Continue Reading...
Apple Inc. Investment Analysis and Recommendations
Apple Inc. is an American multinational company specializing in designing and producing mobile telecommunication devices that include iPhone, computer software and hardware, Apple TV, Apple Watch, i Continue Reading...
Superior Living
For the plant construction project, we need to have a way to determine if this project is something we should do or not. There are a number of different ways the firms evaluate such projects, but the most common are the net present v Continue Reading...
ABC Supermarket PLC
Case Analysis
Ratio Analysis
The results of ABC Supermarket's financial performance are very different from the comments shared by the Chairman in the 2009 Annual report. Based on the evaluation below, the company's cash, profi Continue Reading...
Financial Analysis of Bestwish Limited
Company Overview
Bestwish Limited produces extensive range of quality products such as gift dressing, greetings cards, and plush merchandise of more than 50,000 stocks. The production of different categories o Continue Reading...
Lean Production is an innovative production technique of Japanese origin that aims at bring efficiency in production. The system comprises of various different techniques, all focusing on ensuring best quality and maximum levels outputs in minimum in Continue Reading...
58 (YHOO), 13.38 (NKE) and 8.15 (BA). There are many explanations for the differences between the P/E ratios of these companies. One is the expected rate of growth. Each of these companies is operates mainly in one market, and is either the dominant Continue Reading...
49% which shows that the company is able to earn $22 by investing $100 which is certainly a sign of financial healthy company. After analyzing the profitability ratio, let's now examine the efficiency ratios of the company.
Efficiency Ratio Analysis Continue Reading...
Reject Shop -- Recent Events (January 1st, 2010 -- March 31st, 2011)
EVENT 1: Publication Date: February 16th 2011 -- Impact of floods on sales
The Reject Shop issued a statement declaring uncertainty regarding the aggregate cost of the floods and Continue Reading...