Which of the following statements about capital investment analysis is most correct?
A. Although a useful accounting concept, breakeven analysis has no role in capital investment analysis.
B. Net present value (NPV) measures a project’s rate of return, whereas internal rate of return (IRR) measures a project’s dollar return.
C. An NPV of zero indicates that the project is expected to return the amount of the initial investment, but it will not provide a return on that investment.
D. On most projects, the NPV and IRR measures will give conflicting results, so managers must use judgment as to which measure to use.
E. Payback measures the length of time it takes to recover the initial investment in the project.
Which of the following statements about payback (payback period) is most correct?
A. Payback is a measure of time breakeven.
B. Payback is a rough measure of risk.
C.Payback is a rough measure of liquidity
D. A & B are correct.
E. A,B, & C are correct.
Which of the following is not considered a relevant cash flow when determining incremental cash flows for a new project?
A. The use of floor space that is currently unused but available for any new project.
B. Revenues from an existing service that would be lost if the new project was intiated.
C. Shipping and installation costs associated with the new project.
D. The cost of a consultant's report concerning the feasibility of the project that was completed (and paid for) in the previous year.
E. An increase in current assets that would result if the project is undertaken.