It is highly likely that Internal Rate of Return (IRR) will be assessed in CIPFA’s Business Planning and Financial Management paper, says head of qualifications Anna Howard.
In the latest PQ magazine she reveals many students struggle with the concept, so sets out clearly how sitters can approach an IRR question in the exam.
Check out Howard’s great advice on page 21 of the December issue, out now at: https://issuu.com/pqpublishing/docs/pq_magazine_december_2025
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