Discussion 1: From the first e-Activity, discuss at what point the budget analyst should decide when the product should be terminated during the life cycle analysis

Discuss two to three actions a budget analyst should review consistently to alleviate over budgeting for operating and maintenance costs of a capital project.

Discussion 2: From second e-Activity (Parts 1-IV), assume that you submitted your analysis that recommended Project A to your superior. She, however, negated your analysis and chose Project B. Support your recommendation with at least two reasons for accepting the financial implications of Project A.

Discuss at least one advantage and one disadvantage of ex ante analysis and ex post analysis. Justify your answer with examples

Discussion 1 - e-Activity link if needed.

1. Review the following video that discusses life cycle costing. Be prepared to discuss.

o Life Cycle Costing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JF09z4sG9Y (18 min 30 s)

Discussion 2 - e-Activity

Review the following videos that discuss capital budgets. Be prepared to discuss.

o Capital Budgeting - Part I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq67NLTCaa0&feature=related (6 min 43 s)

o Capital Budgeting - Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcyuOTQV5Jc&feature=related (6 min 20 s)

o Capital Budgeting - Part III: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iwmcJCVu9I&feature=related (5 min 8 s

o Capital Budgeting - Part IV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_tfPX9u8w4&feature=related (6 min 31 s).