General Instructions Page

This Cost/Benefit template will help you to create your own cost/benefit analysis of any project. As configured, it provides Net Present Value of a project, Internal Rate of Return, and Payback Schedule.

It is set up to operate on a year-by-year basis. The chart is currently configured with 20 columns, to analyze budgets of up to 20 years long.

STEP 1: Go to the "Costs" page and enter your costs (see detailed instructions there) STEP 2: Go to the "Benefits" page and enter your benefits (see detailed instructions there) STEP 3: Go to the "Summary" page for CBA metrics of your project. Charts of Costs and Benefits are also provided on the next three pages.