Assignment: Capital Investment Decisions
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
- Discuss how the changes in the lending regulatory environment, particularly with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, has impacted the bank's ability to lend money to businesses for capital projects and acquisitions.
- Evaluate whether the Dodd-Frank legislation can prevent a financial crisis in the future. Provide your rationale.
- Create an argument for using Net Present Value (NPV) over the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) when evaluating capital projects.
- Assume that you are a senior accountant or financial analyst for a publically traded company. In an environment of scarce resources, create criteria to decide whether a project should be accepted or rejected by the management team.
- Use three (3) external sources as part of your assignment.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
- Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Evaluate capital budgeting situations by calculating financial returns and drawing appropriate conclusions.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in accounting management.
- Write clearly and concisely about accounting management using proper writing mechanics.