Chapter M, Problem 2P

### Intermediate Accounting: Reporting...

3rd Edition
James M. Wahlen + 2 others
ISBN: 9781337788281

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### Intermediate Accounting: Reporting...

3rd Edition
James M. Wahlen + 2 others
ISBN: 9781337788281
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# Present Value Computations Using the present value tables, solve the following.Required:1. What is the present value on January 1, 2019, of $30,000 due on January 1, 2023, and discounted at 10% compounded annually?2. What is the present value on January 1, 2019, of$40,000 due on January 1, 2023, and discounted at 11% compounded semiannually?3. What is the present value on January 1, 2019, of $50,000 due on January 1, 2023, and discounted at 16% compounded quarterly? 1. To determine Determine the present value on January 1, 2019, if the amount is discounted annually at 10%. Explanation Present value of a single sum: Present value of a single sum is the today’s amount of future value of a single sum discounted at a rate of interest till particular current date. The process of converting future cash flows to the present value represents discounting. Future value (FV) –$30,000

Interest rate (i) – 10% per annum

Number of years (n) from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2023 is 4 years.

Determine the present value (PV) on January 1, 2019, if the amount is discounted annually at 10%...

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To determine

Determine the present value on January 1, 2019, if the amount is discounted semiannually at 11%.

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To determine

Determine the present value on January 1, 2019, if the amount is discounted quarterly at 16%.

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