Which of the Following Best Explains Why the Net Present

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why the net present value method of capital budgeting is preferred over the internal rate-of-return method?

• A) the net present value method is expressed as a percentage of initial investment
• B) the net present values of individual projects can be added to determine the effects of accepting a combination of projects
• C) the percentage return computed under the net present value method is very easy to compare
• D) the calculation under the net present value method is easy as it does not use time value of money

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Definitions:

Financial Reporting

The process of producing statements that disclose an organization's financial status to management, investors, and regulators.

Accounting Information

The data related to the financial transactions and status of a business that is used for reporting purposes.

Faithful Representation

A qualitative characteristic of financial information that ensures the information depicts the economic phenomenon it intends to represent, without error or bias.

Fair Value

The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.