How do I calculate the accounting rate of return?
The Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) is a useful metric for capital budgeting that can help you compare multiple projects and determine the expected rate of return for each project. To calculate the ARR, you need to divide the average net income of a project by the average investment for that project. The formula for this calculation is: ARR = (Average Net Income / Average Investment) x 100
. You can use programs such as Sourcetable to help you with the calculations.
What is the difference between ARR and the Required Rate of Return?
The ARR measures the annual percentage return from an investment based on its initial outlay of cash, while the Required Rate of Return (RRR) is a company's minimum acceptable rate of return on an investment.