Investitionsrechnung

Calculate NPV, IRR, and annuity for investment appraisal.

2|1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
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Skill: Investitionsrechnung
Source: https://github.com/brainbytes-dev/everything-claude-finance/tree/main/skills/bwl/investitionsrechnung
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brainbytes-dev/everything-claude-finance --skill investitionsrechnung

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating investment alternatives, ensuring sound financial decisions by comparing projects based on profitability, risk, and time value of money.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Static & Dynamic Methods: Supports cost comparison, profit comparison, profitability, and amortization calculations (static), as well as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Annuity methods (dynamic).
  • Financial Planning: Facilitates the creation of complete financial plans (VoFi) considering various financing options and taxes.
  • Risk Analysis: Incorporates sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations for decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Use Case: A company is deciding between two new machine purchases. This Skill can calculate the NPV and IRR for each option, considering their respective cash flows, useful lives, and salvage values, to determine the most financially advantageous choice.

Quick Start

Calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) for a project with an initial investment of $100,000, annual cash flows of $30,000 for 5 years, a salvage value of $10,000, and a discount rate of 10%.

Frequently Asked Questions about Investitionsrechnung

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate NPV and IRR to compare investment alternatives with different useful lives?â–¼

To compare investment alternatives with different useful lives, calculate NPV and IRR for each option, then apply annuity or chain calculation methods to normalize the cash flows over equivalent time horizons for a financially sound decision.

What is the difference between static and dynamic investment appraisal methods?â–¼

Static investment appraisal uses cost comparison, profit comparison, profitability, and amortization without discounting, while dynamic methods like NPV, IRR, and annuity calculations incorporate the time value of money for more accurate project evaluation.

How do I perform risk analysis and sensitivity analysis for capital budgeting decisions?â–¼

Capital budgeting risk analysis uses sensitivity analysis to test individual variable impacts, scenario analysis for combined variable changes, and Monte Carlo simulations to model overall investment decision uncertainty and probability distributions.

Can I create a complete financial plan (VoFi) that considers financing options and taxes?â–¼

Yes, complete financial planning (VoFi) can be created by modeling various financing options and integrating tax considerations into the cash flow projections to produce a comprehensive investment financing and tax plan.

What's the best way to evaluate two machine purchases with different salvage values and cash flows?â–¼

Evaluating two machine purchases with different salvage values and cash flows requires calculating the NPV and IRR for each option, comparing their respective cash flows, useful lives, and salvage values to identify the most profitable investment choice.

When should I use annuity calculation instead of net present value for investment appraisal?â–¼

Use annuity calculation instead of NPV when comparing investment alternatives with differing useful lives, as annuity methods convert total present value into equal periodic payments, enabling a direct comparison of projects with unequal time spans.