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Formula for Calculating Internal Rate of Return (IRR) in Excel

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Businesses use it to determine which discount rate makes the present value of future after-tax cash flows equal to the initial cost of the capital investment. Or to put it more simply: What discount rate would cause the net present value (NPV) of a project to be $0?

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Practising ESG: where rubber meets the road

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David W Duffy , CEO of the CGI says at the core of sustainability is the long-term viability of a company’s operations taking into account its environmental, social, and economic impacts. “On We are aligned to strategy and accountability that will deliver on business and societal impacts." million for organisations.

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All about Capital Expenditure (CapEx) in FP&A

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Capital expenditure (CapEx), refers to the money a company spends on acquiring, upgrading, or maintaining physical assets that are expected to generate long-term benefits or value for the business. Capital expenditures are treated differently in financial accounting than operating expenses (OpEx).