2KNOW

Capital Investment Appraisal

We know that as a manager or an executive you are required to prepare capital expenditure proposals, often based on inadequate knowledge and we know that this short intensive course will provide you with what you need 2Know:

• how to source the data and in particular what is meant by cash flows
• how to calculate the payback and accounting rate of return
• what is meant by discounted cash flow and the use of discount factors
• how to calculate the net present value and internal rate of return
• the limitations of each of the methods
• how to apply sensitivity analysis

The 2Know approach incorporates a number of features which we know you will value:

• superb learning materials produced in collaboration with Pearson Education
• access to continuing after course on-line learning material
• 1-two-1 after course personal support available
• a pre-course questionnaire designed to ensure that we meet your specific knowledge needs
• a workshop approach where knowledge is shared
• the use of examples and case studies which integrate with knowledge from other functions such as strategic management, marketing and HRM
• public-sector and service-sector illustrations where appropriate
• use of articles, comment and data on-line from FT.com
• the opportunity for participation in presentation and discussion sessions
• the use of leading edge delivery including interactive tablet technology

Course Content

• Relevant Cash Flows
  Which costs and revenues are relevant to a decision
• Payback and Accounting Rate of Return
  How to calculate the two basic techniques
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  What is it, how do you calculate it and how to use it
• Net Present Value (NPV)
  How to incorporate the time value of money into the appraisal of your project
• Internal Rate of Return
  Calculating the return on investment approach
• Sensitivity Analysis
  Choosing the Most Appropriate method for your Project

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