What are the risks associated with capital budgeting?

The risks associated with capital budgeting include estimation errors in cash flows and discount rates, changes in economic conditions, unexpected operational issues, and changes in competitive environment. There's also the risk of project failure, which could result in financial loss.

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Imagine your company has two projects: Project A requires a $100,000 investment with expected cash flows of $30,000 annually for five years, while Project B requires a $50,000 investment with expected cash flows of $15,000 annually for five years. By calculating the IRR for each project, you can determine which project provides a higher return on investment, or ROI.

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