Investment analysis

In this course, you will learn how to correctly estimate this decisive argument by comparing the expected cash flows with the investment cost.

Location:
Grimbergen
Duration:
1 day
Price:
€1495 excluding VAT

For whom.

Medior/ Senior level: is generally intended for employees involved in assessing, justifying or advising on investment decisions. The exact target audience and entry requirements may vary by organization or training institution.

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Date – 11/12/2025

Program:

  • The investment decision-making process
  • Determine relevant cash flows
    o Initial investment amount
    o The cash flows resulting from the investment project
    o The cash flows released at the end of the project
  • Methods of investment selection
    o The payback period
    o The (average) accounting rate of return
    o The net-present-value (NPV) method
    o The internal rate of return
    o The profitability index
    o The annuity method
    o The incremental-yield method
  • Comparison between IRR and NPV method
    o The scale problem
    o The time pattern of cash flows
    o Multiple internal rates of return
  • Significance of achieving a positive NPV
  • The relevant discount rate
  • Replacement investments
  • The ‘make or buy’ decision

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