Terms
KEY POINTS AND CALCULATIONS
100

WHAT IS PRESENT VALUE?

The current value of a sum of money that will be received or paid in the future.

100

WHAT DOES POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CASH FLOW MEAN?

Positive cash flow means more money is coming into the business than going out, while negative cash flow means more money is being spent than received.

200

WHAT IS FUTURE VALUE?

The value of money at a specific time in the future, considering interest or growth.

200

Which of the following is an example of outgoing cash flow?
A) Sales revenue
B) Loan repayment
C) Investment returns
D) Stock dividends

B

SURPRISE = BONUS $100

300

WHAT IS TVM?

(TIME VALUE OF MONEY)Money today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential i.e. a dollar today is worth more than a dollar received on a future date.

300

Why is money today considered more valuable than the same amount in the future?

Because of its earning potential and investment opportunities

400

WHAT IS DISCOUNT RATE AND COST OF CAPITAL?

It is the rate of return used to discount future cash flows back to their present value.

the minimum rate of return necessary to invest in a particular project or investment opportunity.

SURPRISE = BONUS $200

400

If you have a future value of $20,000, an annual discount rate of 5%, and a time period of 3 years, what is the present value?

(PV = FV / (1 + r)^n = 20,000 / (1 + 0.05)^3 = 20,000 / 1.157625 = 17,233)

500

WHAT IS CASH FLOW? AND THEIR TYPES

The movement of money into and out of a business or investment.

•Incoming Cash Flow: Revenue, loans, etc.

•Outgoing Cash Flow: Expenses, investments, loan repayments, etc.

500

What is the present value of $12,000 to be received 5 years from now if the discount rate is 6% per year?

(PV = FV / (1 + r)^n = 12,000 / (1 + 0.06)^5 = 12,000 / 1.338225 = 8,953)