Presented by Understand investment appraisal from setting up the spreadsheet through to making the investment decision. We cover payback period, ROI, NPV, IRR and making the business case. OUTCOMES Be able to assess a project from a financial point of view Understand what’s expected of you and how the process of project appraisal works Be able to use appraisal methodologies such as payback period, ROI, NPV and IRR Make a compelling business case WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Introduction Why appraise investments? The appraisal process Example project Procedures and authorizations Appraisal methodologies Setting up a spreadsheet Payback period Simple ROI Net present value (NPV) Compounding and discounting Examples Excel formula Assessing a project Completing the appraisal Internal rate of return (IRR) Scenario analysis Sensitivity Making the business case The complete appraisal The investment decision Summary and conclusion