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NPV calculates profitability by considering all cash flows and the time value of money. A positive NPV indicates a potentially profitable investment opportunity. NPV's effectiveness relies on accurate ...

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Credit: By discounting every future $3,000 cash flow back at a rate of 10%, and subtracting the initial cash outlay of $15,000, we arrive at a net present value of $3,433.70 for this project. Under ...

Companies that use accrual basis accounting can assemble their statement of cash flows in one of two ways, using either the direct method or the indirect method. The more commonly used indirect method ...