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Investment Analysis and Performance Measurement

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Overview

Build compelling business cases and measure what matters. Master NPV, IRR, and payback analysis to justify investments, implement balanced metrics that prevent gaming, and recognize early warning signs that financial statements miss—avoiding the traps that sink successful companies.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Building Financial Cases

Build Investment Cash Flow Projections
Defend Your Investment Committee Proposal
Evaluate Projects Using Payback Periods

Unit 2: Practical Decision Tools

Strategic Capital Investment Decision Analysis
Calculate Product Breakeven Volume
Operating Leverage Strategic Decision Analysis

Unit 3: Performance Measurement Traps

Beyond Budget to Market Reality
Design Predictive Performance Indicators
Prevent Metric Gaming Through Diversification

Unit 4: Recognizing Financial Blind Spots

Spot Hidden Financial Reporting Risks
Spotting Danger Behind Strong Profits
Spotting Disruption Behind Strong Performance

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