Investment Theory

Overview

Present value for future success

Investment decisions require planning and extensive evaluation. There are many investment appraisal techniques that can be applied to determine which potential investment project should be undertaken. In this course, you will learn key financial techniques to help your business grow and increase value.

Learn new topics to demonstrate proficiency.

• Net present value
• Project considerations.
• Profitability index

Lifetime investment

Real-world examples and exercises will give you the knowledge to apply investment decisions while considering competing projects. This course will give you the tools to determine the best investment options for your business.

This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

Highlights

Key Topics

• Profitability index
• Comparing projects with different life spans
• Mutually exclusive projects

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Who Will Benefit

• Global accounting and finance professionals
• CPAs in public practice
• Business leaders
• CFOs

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate competing projects using profitability indexes for capital rationing decisions.
• Calculate equivalent annual costs to choose between long-term projects of different life spans.
• Apply discounted cash flow techniques to prioritise mutually exclusive projects.