In a complex projection, what does a PP&E schedule typically include?

• A. CapEx by year based on management plans and depreciation using asset lifetimes; depreciation of existing assets.
• B. Only revenue forecasts.
• C. No depreciation calculations.
• D. Only intangible assets.

Answer: (A)

A PP&E schedule focuses on tangible fixed assets and how they change over time in a projection. In a complex forecast, it shows the capital investments the company plans to make each year (CapEx) based on management plans, and it applies depreciation using the expected asset lifetimes to allocate cost over the periods. It also reflects depreciation on existing assets, so you see the ongoing expense and the resulting net PP&E on the balance sheet. This schedule links to both the income statement (depreciation expense) and the cash flow statement (CapEx cash outflows), and it explains how the asset base evolves. It does not cover revenue forecasts or intangible assets, which are handled in other parts of the model.