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Dates and location
Pricing
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Description
This course on Investment Appraisal using non-discounting methods equips accountants with essential skills to evaluate investment projects. Participants will learn practical techniques such as Payback Period and Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) to assess the viability and profitability of investments without relying on discounted cash flow analysis.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn:
- Investment Characteristics: Understand the key aspects of investments, including significant payments, the impact of time on returns, and the uncertainty of future returns.
- Payback Period: Learn to calculate and interpret the time it takes for cash flows to repay the initial investment and understand its advantages and limitations.
- Accounting Rate of Return (ARR): Gain knowledge of the ARR method to evaluate average returns over the life of a project and its application in decision-making.
- Practical Decision-Making: Apply non-discounting methods to real-world scenarios, considering factors like risk, liquidity, and the overall impact on shareholder wealth.
- Project Appraisal: Identify relevant and non-relevant factors in project appraisal to make informed investment decisions.
Who Will Benefit
This course caters to several professionals, including the following groups:
- Accountants and Financial Analysts: Professionals involved in evaluating investment projects and financial planning.
- Finance Managers: Those responsible for making strategic investment decisions and managing corporate finances.
- Investment Advisors: Individuals providing clients with advice on investment opportunities.
- Business Consultants: Advisors offering insights on financial performance and project appraisal.
How to Access the Course
To access your course, visit the CPA Ontario Blackboard site and sign in using the same username and password used for the Registration Portal. You can also access your course through the Blackboard Learn app (iOS or Android).
Important: Course access begins on the date of purchase and remains available for the Access Time specified for the course under Dates and Location. Please review the access time before purchasing. Note that it may take up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear in Blackboard.
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Speaker(s)
Learnsignal are a fully online accountancy and finance training provider, partnering with institutes around the world to deliver expert CPD training and help accountants of all levels upskill and grow their careers. With headquarters in Dublin, and a wealth of heritage in the education and accountancy training industry, Learnsignal have quickly become one of the largest Online Training Providers in the world.