Cost of plant R3 600 000 Import duty R 900 000 Installation cost R 300 000 Net cash flows Year 1-10 R1 400 000 per annum (excluding residual value) Residual/scrap value R1 200 000 The company uses straight-line depreciation. The cost of capital for projects of similar risk is 18%. 2.1 Calculate the investment’s Accounting Rate of Return (ARR). Briefly explain if the ARR is acceptable or not based on a target rate of return of 40%. Assume a payback period of 4 years. Determine the payback period and state if the investment is acceptable or not. Calculate and comment on the viability of the proposed investment based on the net present value (NPV) method.
Cost of plant R3 600 000
Import duty R 900 000
Installation cost R 300 000
Net cash flows Year 1-10 R1 400 000 per annum (excluding residual value)
Residual/scrap value R1 200 000
The company uses straight-line depreciation. The cost of capital for projects of similar risk is 18%.
2.1 Calculate the investment’s Accounting
Briefly explain if the ARR is acceptable or not based on a target rate of return of 40%.
Assume a payback period of 4 years. Determine the payback period and state if the investment is
acceptable or not.
Calculate and comment on the viability of the proposed investment based on the
(NPV) method.
Discuss whether the advantages of using the NPV method outweigh the disadvantages
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