Note on Cross-Border Project Valuation

by: Robert E. Kennedy

Publication Date: December 12, 2008
Length: 17 pages
Product ID#: 1-428-649

Core Disciplines: Accounting/Finance, Economics, International Business

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Description

Managers face a number of challenges when using traditional valuation approaches to value projects in an emerging market. It is important, therefore, that managers not only be aware of, but also account for these challenges.This note is divided into the following three sections:1. A review of the traditional approach to valuation;2. An overview of commonly used shortcuts for cross border valuation and explanations of their inherent limitations;3. Valuation complexities and accurate capital budgeting techniques for cross border projects.

Teaching Objectives

After reading and discussing the material, students should:

  • Describe appropriate business terms and principles approriate to this case,
  • Apply critical concepts from earlier learning to define a solution to the case,
  • Describe challenges when using traditional valuation approaches to value projects in an emerging market.