The Average Rate of Return Method of Analyzing Capital Investment

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The average rate of return method of analyzing capital investment decisions measures the average rate of return from using the asset over its entire life.

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Definitions:

CCA Class

Refers to the classification system used for Capital Cost Allowance, determining the depreciation rate for tax purposes on different types of assets in Canada.

Operating Costs

Refers to the expenses associated with the day-to-day functioning of a business, including costs of goods sold, administrative expenses, and other operational expenses.

Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial assessment tool used to compare the cost effectiveness of two or more projects with different lifespans by normalizing their costs into annual equivalents.

Sunk Costs

Expenditures that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered.