Compare and Contrast Non-Time Value-Based Methods and Time Value-Based Methods in Capital Investment Decisions

When an investment opportunity is presented to a company, there are many financial and non-financial factors to consider. Using capital budgeting methods to narrow down the choices by removing unviable alternatives is an important process for any successful business. The four methods for capital budgeting analysis – payback period, accounting rate of return, net present value, and internal rate of return – all have their strengths and weaknesses, which are discussed as follows.

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