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NPV-Mock

ZZuzie11y ago
Good Day Sir In relation to the following question: initial cost – $300,000 expected life – 5 years Estimated scrap value – $20,000 Addition revenue from the project – $120,000 per year Incremental costs of the project – $30,000 per year cost of capital – 10% My value for the NPV=53,610 My value for ARR/IRR(am hoping that this is the same thing) using my chosen rate of 12%=35,790 So then: 0.10=53610 0.12=35,790 Giving me an ARR of 11.875 Is this correct? BTW thank you for your lecture on teaching me this easier method as I was using the formula before :)
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor11y ago#1
Your NPV is correct. ARR and IRR are not the same thing - you need to watch the relevant lectures. The ARR is the accounting rate of return whereas the IRR is the internal rate of return. The question asks for the ARR and is 21%. (Even if it had asked for the IRR, your answer would be wrong. If the NPV is positive at 12%, then the IRR (for an NPV of zero) must be more than 12%) PS At the end of the mock exam you have the opportunity to check your answers to see what the correct answers are.
ZZuzie11y ago#2
Yes thank you I have now been able to check the answers Thanks much!
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor11y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
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