Which of the following formulas is used to compute the accounting rate of return?

a. average income / initial investment
b. net profit / initial cash flow
c. present value of the investment / average income
d. (average income + initial investment) / initial investment
e. initial investment / annual cash flow

Option (A) is correct.

Explanation:

Accounting rate of return is determined to take the efficient business decision related to the capital budgeting and it tell us whether to accept the proposal or not. The following is the formula:

Accounting rate of return = (Average Income ÷ Initial Investment)

For example:

Net profit for 3 years are as follows:

2012 - 13 = $50 million

2013-14 = $100 million

2014-15 = $150 million

Initial investment = $200

Average profit = ($50 + $100 + $150) ÷ 3

                        = $100

Accounting rate of return = (Average Income ÷ Initial Investment)

                                          = $100 ÷ $200

                                          = 0.5 or 50%

c

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