Question 1:

“As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a public listed company (property sector) in Bursa Malaysia, you are evaluating an investment opportunity in a new project in Cyberjaya, Selangor. The initial investment is RM13,000 million with a required rate of return of 8%. After consulting with the project team, the project is expected to generate operating cash flows of: Year 1: RM4,000 million, Year 2: RM8,000 million, and Year 3: RM6,000 million.

1. How much is the internal rate of return (IRR)? Should the project be accepted or rejected? Critically evaluate your answer and provide justification on it.