Fund. of Financial Accounting - With Access
Fund. of Financial Accounting - With Access
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259636240
Author: PHILLIPS
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter AC, Problem 1Q
To determine

To explain: The concept of time value of money.

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Time value of money explains the idea of dollar that is received at present and which is worth more than a dollar to receive at any later date and thus, it can be invested today to earn interest over time.

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