_________ quantifies, in dollar terms, how stockholder wealth will be affected by undertaking a project.

A) Discounted payback analysis.
B) The average accounting return.
C) The internal rate of return.
D) Net present value.
E) The profitability index.

Stockholder Wealth

The total value of all financial assets owned by the shareholders of a company, often measured by the market value of the shares held.

Net Present Value

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project, considering the time value of money.

Project

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result with defined beginning and end.