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Corporate investment and financing decisions must be evaluated separately, as attempting to link specific funding sources to specific investment proposals creates illusory financial differentials. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This paper aims to clarify the critical need for separating investment and financing decisions in financial evaluations.

March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Should Investment and Financing Decisions Be Separated?

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WFWilliam L. FerraraPennsylvania State University

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This analysis demonstrates the necessity of separating investment and financing decisions, implying more accurate evaluations.

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This paper aims to clarify the critical need for separating investment and financing decisions in financial evaluations.
Analysis of joint-cost problems in accounting
Exploration of pool of projects and funds concepts
Evaluation of investment decisions using cash-flow techniques
Comparative analysis of leasing versus outright purchase
Assessment of financing methods based on rates of interest
Financing decisions should be based on actual interest rates rather than assumed differentials
Leasing viewed as both an investment and financing method requires careful evaluation
Proper evaluation of investment projects leads to better financial outcomes

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William L. Ferrara (1966) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba431a4e9516ffd37a3f33 https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4482907

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