Question

In capital budgeting, the accounting rate of return (ARR) decision model: Incorporates the timing of cash flows. Considers the time value of money. Does not provide an unambiguous decision criterion (rule) regarding the acceptance of capital investment projects. Ignores accounting income generated after the break-even point. Ignores cash outflows after the initial investment.

Answer 1

Incorporates the timing of cash flows.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Accounting Rate of Return uses accrual accounting in order to determine net income instead of actual cash flows like the NPV, payback period or IRR.

ARR = average annual income / average investment.

For example, an increase in accounts receivable is not considered an increase in net cash flows, but it is considered part of total revenue which increases net income