Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take account of cash flows over a project's full life.
• B) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take account of the time value of money.
• C) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take account of the cost of capital.
• D) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR values a dollar received today the same as a dollar that will not be received until sometime in the future.
• E) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take proper account of differences in the sizes of projects.

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Definitions:

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

The Canada Revenue Agency’s term for depreciation when calculating taxes.

Depreciation

The methodical distribution of the expense of a physical asset across its lifespan.

Projected NPV

The estimated Net Present Value of a project calculated using projected cash flows and a specific discount rate.

Pool Concept

A financial strategy where funds or resources are pooled together for a common purpose, often for investment or risk management.