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class=\"brand\">AiPro Institute\u2122<\/div>\n <h1 class=\"doc-title\">Cost-Benefit Analysis Template<\/h1>\n <p class=\"doc-subtitle\">Investment Evaluation & ROI Assessment Framework<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <div class=\"info-box\">\n <div class=\"analysis-number\">Analysis #<input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:140px; background:transparent; font-size:24px; font-weight:700;\" placeholder=\"CBA-2026-001\"><\/div>\n \n <div class=\"inline-fields\">\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Project\/Initiative Name<\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"field-input\" placeholder=\"Project or investment name\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Analysis Date<\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"field-input\" placeholder=\"MM\/DD\/YYYY\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Prepared By<\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"field-input\" placeholder=\"Analyst name\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"inline-fields\">\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Department<\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"field-input\" placeholder=\"Department name\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Analysis Period<\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"field-input\" placeholder=\"e.g., 5 years, 36 months\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Discount Rate<\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"field-input\" placeholder=\"e.g., 8% annual\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Executive Summary<\/h2>\n <div class=\"info-box\">\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Project Description<\/label>\n <textarea class=\"field-input\" style=\"min-height:80px;\" placeholder=\"Provide a brief overview of the proposed project, initiative, or investment...\"><\/textarea>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Strategic Objectives<\/label>\n <textarea class=\"field-input\" style=\"min-height:80px;\" placeholder=\"How does this project align with organizational goals and strategic priorities?\"><\/textarea>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Financial Metrics Summary<\/h2>\n <div class=\"metrics-grid\">\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Total Costs<\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-value\">$<input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:100px; background:transparent; font-size:22px; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Total Benefits<\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-value\">$<input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:100px; background:transparent; font-size:22px; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Net Benefit<\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-value\">$<input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:100px; background:transparent; font-size:22px; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"metrics-grid\">\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-label\">ROI<\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-value\"><input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:70px; background:transparent; font-size:22px; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\" placeholder=\"0\">%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Payback Period<\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-value\"><input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:70px; background:transparent; font-size:22px; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\" placeholder=\"0\"> <span style=\"font-size:14px;\">months<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-label\">BCR (Benefit-Cost Ratio)<\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-value\"><input type=\"text\" style=\"border:none; border-bottom:2px dashed #8B5CF6; width:70px; background:transparent; font-size:22px; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\" placeholder=\"0.0\">:1<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost Analysis<\/h2>\n <p class=\"info-text\">Identify and quantify all costs associated with the project over the analysis period<\/p>\n \n <table class=\"cba-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th style=\"width: 35%;\">Cost Category<\/th>\n <th style=\"width: 15%;\">Type<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 1<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 2<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 3+<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Total<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#e0f2fe; font-weight:700; color:#0369a1;\">One-Time Costs<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Initial investment, Equipment purchase\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Implementation costs, Training\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Consulting fees, Installation\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#e0f2fe; font-weight:700; color:#0369a1;\">Recurring Costs<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Annual maintenance, Support fees\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Subscription fees, Licensing\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Personnel costs, Operating expenses\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Additional recurring cost\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr class=\"total-row\">\n <td colspan=\"2\"><strong>TOTAL COSTS<\/strong><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Benefits Analysis<\/h2>\n <p class=\"info-text\">Identify and quantify all tangible and intangible benefits<\/p>\n \n <table class=\"cba-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th style=\"width: 35%;\">Benefit Category<\/th>\n <th style=\"width: 15%;\">Type<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 1<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 2<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 3+<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Total<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#d1fae5; font-weight:700; color:#065f46;\">Revenue & Cost Savings<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Revenue increase, New customers\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Cost reduction, Efficiency gains\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Labor savings, Process automation\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#d1fae5; font-weight:700; color:#065f46;\">Strategic & Intangible Benefits<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Brand enhancement, Customer satisfaction\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Risk reduction, Compliance improvement\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Employee productivity, Morale improvement\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; 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class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Total<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#e0f2fe; font-weight:700; color:#0369a1;\">One-Time Costs<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Initial investment, Equipment purchase\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Implementation costs, Training\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Consulting fees, Installation\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#e0f2fe; font-weight:700; color:#0369a1;\">Recurring Costs<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Annual maintenance, Support fees\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Subscription fees, Licensing\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Personnel costs, Operating expenses\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Additional recurring cost\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Operating<\/option>\n <option>Capital<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr class=\"total-row\">\n <td colspan=\"2\"><strong>TOTAL COSTS<\/strong><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Benefits Analysis<\/h2>\n <p class=\"info-text\">Identify and quantify all tangible and intangible benefits<\/p>\n \n <table class=\"cba-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th style=\"width: 35%;\">Benefit Category<\/th>\n <th style=\"width: 15%;\">Type<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 1<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 2<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 3+<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Total<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#d1fae5; font-weight:700; color:#065f46;\">Revenue & Cost Savings<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Revenue increase, New customers\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Cost reduction, Efficiency gains\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Labor savings, Process automation\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#d1fae5; font-weight:700; color:#065f46;\">Strategic & Intangible Benefits<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Brand enhancement, Customer satisfaction\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Risk reduction, Compliance improvement\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"e.g., Employee productivity, Morale improvement\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Additional benefit\"><\/td>\n <td>\n <select style=\"width:100%; padding:6px 8px; border:1px dashed #cbd5e1; border-radius:4px; font-size:12px;\">\n <option>Tangible<\/option>\n <option>Intangible<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr class=\"total-row\">\n <td colspan=\"2\"><strong>TOTAL BENEFITS<\/strong><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Net Cost-Benefit Analysis<\/h2>\n <table class=\"cba-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th style=\"width: 40%;\">Summary<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 1<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 2<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Year 3+<\/th>\n <th class=\"number-col\" style=\"width: 15%;\">Total<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"positive-row\">\n <td><strong>Total Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr class=\"negative-row\">\n <td><strong>Total Costs<\/strong><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr class=\"total-row\">\n <td><strong>NET BENEFIT\/(LOSS)<\/strong><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <td><input type=\"number\" placeholder=\"0\"><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Risk Assessment & Sensitivity Analysis<\/h2>\n <div class=\"info-box\">\n <div class=\"field-group\">\n <label class=\"field-label\">Key Risks & Uncertainties<\/label>\n <textarea class=\"field-input\" style=\"min-height:80px;\" placeholder=\"Identify major risks that could impact costs or benefits (e.g., 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