L6M5 practice question 9 of 15

Why would a company use a discounted cash flow in calculating an Investment Appraisal? Select all that apply

Full set: 83 questions
Answer options
A: to account for time delays in completing a programme
B: to provide a buffer to the budget
C: to ensure the correct amount of money is invested in the programme
D: to account for the time value of money Correct answer
E: to accurately compare two projects which will last a different number of years Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. to account for the time value of money; E. to accurately compare two projects which will last a different number of years
Explanation

Discounted cash flow accounts for the time value of money and allows for an accurate comparison of projects with different durations.

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