Topic 3.3
Use quantitative evidence to support business decisions. Calculate and interpret forecasts and investment-appraisal measures, then construct and evaluate decision trees. Complete CPA networks to identify ESTs, LFTs, total float and the critical path.
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Topic 3.3 develops quantitative sales forecasting from earlier work in Theme 2. The lesson below is optional supporting revision because the relevant knowledge is taught again within Topic 3.3.
Sales forecasting
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3.3.1
Calculate three-period and centred four-quarter moving averages, use variations and lines of best fit to extrapolate sales, and evaluate the limitations of quantitative forecasting.
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3.3.2
Calculate, interpret and evaluate simple payback, Average (Accounting) Rate of Return and Discounted Cash Flow using Net Present Value.
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3.3.3
Construct and interpret simple decision trees, calculate expected monetary rewards and net expected values, and evaluate the limitations of the technique.
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3.3.4
Complete and interpret CPA networks by calculating ESTs, LFTs and total float, identifying the critical path, and evaluating the limitations of CPA.
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