There are several methods which are used to evaluate capital budgeting decisions. The techniques are: 1. Payback Period 2. Average Rate of Return 3. Net Present Value Method 4. Profitability Index 5. Discounted Payback Period 6. Internal Rate of Return 7. Modified Internal Rate of Return 8. Equivalent Annualized Cost/Benefit Method. 1. Payback Period: It refers to that period within [...]
The following points highlight the seven main methods used in determination of cash flow from business activities of a firm. The methods are: 1. Payback Period Method 2. Accounting Rate of Return Method 3. Net Present Value Method 4. Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Method 5. Profitability Index (PI) Method 6. Discounted Payback Period Method 7. Terminal Value Method. 1. [...]
The following article will guide you to learn about how to prepare a pessimistic and optimistic budget of a firm. In decision-making the first step is usually to make a single 'best estimate' for each item. The worst possible/best possible outcomes can be evaluated from the pessimistic and optimistic attitudes of the decisions made. An optimistic decision maker consider the [...]