The Internal Rate of Return for a Project Will Increase

question 13

Multiple Choice

The internal rate of return for a project will increase if:

• A) the initial cost of the project can be reduced.
• B) the total amount of the cash inflows is reduced.
• C) each cash inflow is moved such that it occurs one year later than originally projected.
• D) the required rate of return is reduced.

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Definitions:

Recognizing Receivable

The accounting process of recording revenue when earned and receivables that are expected to be collected, regardless of cash receipt.

Allowance Account

An account used to record reductions in the book value of accounts receivable due to potential future defaults on payments.

Doubtful Accounts

Doubtful accounts represent receivables that a company is uncertain to collect, typically categorized separately to reflect potential losses.

Cash Discount

A reduction in the invoice amount by the seller if the buyer pays their bill within a specified time frame, incentivizing prompt payment.