Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

7. Receivables and Investments

Introduction to Investments in Securities

Financial Accounting

7. Receivables and Investments

Introduction to Investments in Securities

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary concern of the payback period rule when evaluating investments in securities?

It considers all future cash flows equally.

It ignores the time value of money.

It requires complex calculations involving discount rates.

It always leads to the highest net present value.

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Understand the concept of the payback period rule: The payback period is the time it takes for an investment to recover its initial cost through cash inflows. It is a simple method used to evaluate investments, but it has limitations.

Identify the primary concern of the payback period rule: The rule does not account for the time value of money, which is a fundamental principle in financial accounting. The time value of money states that a dollar received today is worth more than a dollar received in the future due to its earning potential.

Analyze why the payback period ignores the time value of money: The payback period focuses solely on the amount of time required to recover the initial investment, without discounting future cash flows to reflect their present value.

Compare the payback period rule to other methods: Unlike methods such as Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the payback period does not involve discount rates or complex calculations, which makes it simpler but less precise.

Conclude the limitations of the payback period rule: While it is useful for quick assessments, the payback period may lead to suboptimal investment decisions because it ignores the profitability of cash flows beyond the payback period and the time value of money.