unit 5 discussion board deliverable length: 6-9 paragraphs details: you know that when expanding and investing in projects overseas as acme plans to, it is essential to understand such things as return on equity (roe) and internal rate of return (irr). using internet sources (you may want to start with the websites listed below) gather information on roe and irr. post a two to three paragraph explanation for each of these terms and the advantages and disadvantages of using them when selecting projects to invest in overseas. return on equity vs. return on capital http://invest-faq.com/articles/analy-roe-vs-roc.html return on equity definition http://www.fool.com/school/returnonequity/returnonequity01.htm keep your eye on the roe http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental/03/100103.asp irr example http://www.computerworld.com/managementtopics/roi/story/0%2c10801%2c78524%2c00.html Select two companies from the same industry. Using the annual report information available on the company''s website compute the ROE for each company. Each of these three questions needs an answer of a minimum length of 2-3 paragraphs. Provide a total of 6-9 paragraph analysis of your findings. Objective: Interpret and analyze hurdle rates, return on equity, and project selection. Included in the Unit 5 DB instructions are the requirements for students to define return on equity (ROE) and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this performance measure. Part 2 of the assignment requires students to compute the ROE for two companies from the same industry and then present a two-three paragraph analysis based on their findings. While this exercise introduces the concept of ratio analysis, students should realize that any conclusions that they might draw based on a single metric are very limited. Accordingly, this week’s Chats will focus on an expanded presentation of financial performance, including some of the caveats of which you should be aware.