Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Investment appraisal

Investment appraisal — practice question

Jason is thinking about putting money into constructing a property so that he can earn rental income.
(a(i))[12]

Calculate the net present value (NPV) for the building investment, using Alan’s estimate of the sale proceeds.

(a(ii))[3]

Calculate the net present value (NPV) for the building investment, using Bob’s estimate of the sale proceeds.

(b)[3]

Calculate the sales proceeds at the end of year 4 that would make the net present value (NPV) equal to zero.

(c)[5]

Advise Jason whether he ought to proceed with investing in the building or not. Justify your answer.

(d)[2]

State two reasons why calculating the payback period is a less useful investment appraisal method than calculating net present value (NPV).

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