Discussion Post: Capital Budgeting
Capital budgeting is the process by which long-term fixed assets are evaluated and possibly selected or rejected for investment purposes. The purpose of capital budgeting is to evaluate potential projects for possible investment by the firm.
Address all of the following questions in a brief but thorough manner.
• What are the various methods for evaluating possible capital projects, in terms of their possible benefits to the firm? Describe the benefits and/or shortcomings of each.
• What is the NPV profile and what are its uses?
• The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.