CBA Costs Benefits Financial Analysis

Slide Content

The slide titled "CBA Costs Benefits Financial Analysis" features a comparison between costs and benefits of a project. On the left side, costs are totaled at $244,000 and broken down into employee salaries ($49,000), operational costs ($62,000), capital costs ($121,000), and consulting costs ($12,000). The right side lists benefits totaling $359,000, categorized as sales/revenue ($274,000), productivity gains ($34,000), and reduced staffing ($51,000). A separate space is provided at the bottom left for a project description.

Graphical Look

• The slide background is white with a subtle bluish-grey pattern at the bottom.
• The title is placed at the top in large, bold font with a green right-pointing arrow next to it, highlighting the analytical nature of the slide.
• Two rounded rectangles in red for costs and teal for benefits are connected by a curved line, suggesting a comparative or flow relationship.
• Inside each rectangle is a white title bar with an icon representing costs (coins and arrows) and benefits (money bag and arrows).
• A donut chart under each section displays the monetary breakdown with corresponding legends labeled with specific cost and benefit items.
• A text box at the bottom left corner with a thick blue border is reserved for project description.
• A speech bubble at the bottom right corner suggests an area for additional commentary or notes.

The overall look of the slide is clean and corporate, with a contrasting color scheme that effectively distinguishes between costs and benefits. The use of donut charts simplifies the financial data presentation, making it immediately accessible to the viewer.

Use Cases

• Presenting a cost-benefit analysis in a business case or project proposal to justify investment decisions.
• Summarizing the financial impact of a new initiative in a stakeholder or board meeting.
• Using in financial reporting to illustrate the return on investment (ROI) of specific projects or business strategies.
• Providing a visual comparison of anticipated costs versus benefits in a project planning meeting or strategy session.