Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning 2020 Edition
Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning 2020 Edition
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ISBN: 9781260433210
Author: Jones, Sally
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Does the NPV of future cash flows increase or decrease as the discount rate increases?

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Explain whether the net present value increase or decrease if the discount rate increases.

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Net present value (NPV): Net present value is used to compare the initial cash outflow of the investment with the present value of its cash inflows. The net present value is calculated as below:

Net present value = Present value of cash inflowsInitial cash outflows

The NPV of future cash flows decreases if the discount rate increases.

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