When Most of the Elements of a Financial Plan Are

question 36

Multiple Choice

When most of the elements of a financial plan are related to sales levels, the plan is:

• A)Less likely to be effective
• B)Using sales as a plug figure
• C)A percentage of sales model
• D)Not adjusted for inflation

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

A rate used to convert future cash flows into their present value, fundamental in the assessment of investment attractiveness.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a financial measure used to evaluate the profitability of potential investments by calculating the interest rate at which the net present value of all the cash flows (both positive and negative) from a project or investment equals zero.

Initial Cost

The initial outlay or expenditure associated with the purchase or acquisition of an asset, not including ongoing operating or maintenance costs.

Revenue

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to a company's primary operations.