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

10. Time Value of Money

Time Value of Money Equations

Financial Accounting

10. Time Value of Money

Time Value of Money Equations

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Multiple Choice

Which interest rate is the most critical for making investment decisions when evaluating the present value of future cash flows?

Nominal interest rate

Annual percentage yield (APY)

Simple interest rate

Discount rate

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Understand the concept of present value: Present value is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return. It is used to evaluate the value of future cash flows in today's terms.

Learn about the discount rate: The discount rate is the interest rate used to calculate the present value of future cash flows. It reflects the opportunity cost of capital and the risk associated with the investment.

Compare the given interest rates: Nominal interest rate refers to the stated interest rate without adjustments for compounding or inflation. Annual percentage yield (APY) accounts for compounding but is not directly used for discounting future cash flows. Simple interest rate is a basic calculation of interest without compounding, which is also not suitable for evaluating present value.

Recognize why the discount rate is critical: The discount rate is specifically designed to account for the time value of money and risk, making it the most appropriate rate for calculating the present value of future cash flows in investment decisions.

Apply the discount rate in calculations: To evaluate the present value, use the formula \( PV = \frac{FV}{(1 + r)^n} \), where \( PV \) is the present value, \( FV \) is the future value, \( r \) is the discount rate, and \( n \) is the number of periods. This formula helps determine the worth of future cash flows in today's terms.