One of the most common misconceptions I see from new investors is assuming cash-on-cash return (CoC) and internal rate of return (IRR) are interchangeable. They’re not and understanding the difference ...

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Q. I have prepared projections for a proposed project, and I want to calculate the internal rate of return. Instead of using Excel’s IRR function, should I use simple math formulas so others can ...

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