Characteristics Associated with Relevant Accounting Information Are

question 51

Multiple Choice

Characteristics associated with relevant accounting information are

• A) comparability and timeliness.
• B) predictive value and confirmatory value.
• C) neutral and verifiable.
• D) consistency and understandability.

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Definitions:

Internal Rate of Return

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated as the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows from the investment equal to zero.

Hurdle Rate

Hurdle Rate is the minimum acceptable return on investment or project that a business requires before it considers it viable or proceeds with it.

Accounting Rate of Return

The return on an investment calculated by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost, typically used to assess the profitability of potential investments.

Net Cash Flow

The difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows during a specific period.