Financial management and accountancy - Project appraisal

Bid budget workbookBidding for projects can be a risky business, particularly when the price will be set in advance. Bidding at a price that does not include each element of the work to be carried out will result in lower than expected profits or eve... Read more

IRR and NPV workbookIRR (internal rate of return) and NPV (net present value) are discounted cash flow approaches and are widely used for investment appraisal. Whilst they are based on the same ingredients, the results differ, so you'll need a methodo... Read more

Lease versus purchase calculatorThe outright purchase of a fixed asset is only an option if you have sufficient funds available to you, otherwise you will need to look at some form of lease or hire purchase. Banks can often negotiate a lower purchase... Read more

Capital investment proposalCapital investment in new equipment or facilities is usually a significant sum. It could be funded from internal resources or it may require a new source. In either case, a well thought through proposal will ensure that you... Read more

Premises move budgeting toolIf you've been asked to come up with a budget for the cost of physically moving the company, what should you include in it?Associated costsThe key to a successful move is meticulous planning and good communication with ever... Read more

Break-even point calculatorBeing clear about the distinction between fixed and variable costs in your business will enable you to more accurately work out the break-even point of any given project. Use our calculator to help you do this.Break-even po... Read more

Business valuation modelThere's no right or wrong answer to how much a business is worth. Ultimately, a business is worth what someone else will pay. However, there are some basic rules of thumb to help you to calculate an indicative range of values.T... Read more

Step cost calculatorWhether your business is expanding or struggling, identification and understanding of its step costs could help generate more profits.Extra costsA step cost is one that is relatively fixed within a certain range, outside of which ... Read more

Payback period calculatorYou may be asked to help decide which resources within your business to allocate to certain projects. One way of doing this is to compare the payback period of those competing for investment.PaybackObviously, what needs to be... Read more