Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Investment appraisal

Investment appraisal — practice question

Asif is weighing up a farming business that would grow soya beans. He could hire land for $800 per field each year.
(a)[8]

Work out the annual net cash flow for Option 1.

(b)[4]

Find the accounting rate of return (ARR) for Option 1.

(c)[5]

Work out the ARR for Option 2.

(d(i))[1]

State one benefit of using ARR compared with other investment appraisal methods.

(d(ii))[2]

State two drawbacks of using ARR compared with other investment appraisal methods.

(e)[5]

Discuss additional financial and non-financial influences that could affect Asif’s choice to start a farming business.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 25-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI