Cost Benefit Analysis Template

This cost benefit analysis template has 10 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our cost benefit analysis template:

Cost Benefit Analysis [Your Company Name] Address City Postal Code Phone 555.555.5555 Email info@yourbusiness.com www.yourbusiness.com Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Instructions 3 How to Use This Template 3 Project/Decision Overview 4 Title 4 1. Costs 5 1.1 Initial Costs 5 1.2 Operational Costs 5 1.3 Miscellaneous Costs 6 2. Benefits 7 2.1 Direct Benefits 7 2.2 Indirect Benefits 7 2.3 Quantifiable Savings 8 3. Net Benefit Analysis 9 3.1 Evaluation 9 4. Additional Considerations 10 4.1 Non-Quantifiable Benefits 10 4.2 Risks and Uncertainties 10 Instructions How to Use This Template Fill in the Overview: Start by providing a title and a brief description of the project or decision, along with the analysis period. Detail Costs and Benefits: Use Sections 1 and 2 to list all relevant costs and benefits, ensuring to quantify them as accurately as possible. Calculate Net Benefit: Perform the calculation in Section 3 to assess the financial viability. Consider Additional Factors: Document non-quantifiable benefits and potential risks in Section 4 to ensure a holistic analysis. Review and Adjust: Revisit the analysis periodically or as more information becomes available. Adjust your inputs and calculations as necessary. This template serves as a structured guide for conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis, helping users to make informed, data-driven decisions. Project/Decision Overview Title [Insert Project or Decision Title Here] Description Provide a concise overview of the project or decision being analyzed. This should include the primary objectives and the expected outcomes. Analysis Period Specify the time frame over which the CBA will be conducted (e.g., 5 years, 10 years). This helps in aligning the costs and benefits to a specific duration for a more accurate analysis. 1. Costs Identify all costs associated with the project or decision. It's important to capture all initial and operational costs to ensure a comprehensive analysis. 1.1 Initial Costs Description: List each initial cost component (e.g., equipment purchase, software licenses). Amount (Currency): Specify the cost amount for each component. Time Frame: Indicate if the cost is a one-time expense. 1