evening before discussion Be prepared to discuss the case in class (your answers‚ your analysis‚ etc.) 1 Valuation - Use NPV approach How to make investment decisions: 1. Estimate (expected) cash flows in each time period 2. Choose an appropriate discount rate 3. Use discounted cash flow analysis to calculate NPV 4. Make decision that maximizes NPV Fundamental principle: V(A+B)>V(A)+V(B) Value driver:1)Eliminate overhead 3) Leveragen brom dname Pay its=D(P)(P-VC)-FC V(Pinkerton after)+V(CPP
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discounted cash flow (DCF In finance‚ discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis is a method of valuing a project‚ company‚ or asset using the concepts of the time value of money. All future cash flows are estimated and discounted to give their present values (PVs) — the sum of all future cash flows‚ both incoming and outgoing‚ is the net present value (NPV)‚ which is taken as the value or price of the cash flows in question. Using DCF analysis to compute the NPV takes as input cash flows and a discount rate
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Understanding Cash Flows and Capital-Budgeting DecisionsIndiana Wesleyan University FIN-310-01A Dr. Sam OjoOctober 19‚ 2014 Understanding Cash Flows and Capital-Budgeting Decisions When evaluating cash flows for determining whether or not to pursue constructing a building to manufacture cupcakes there are several things to consider. The most important would be looking at a Grammy’s incremental after tax cash flow. Then one needs to determine the projects initial outlay‚ the differential cash flows over
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CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL PLANNING: A. ANALYZING A FIRM’S CASH FLOW THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW “Cash flow‚ the lifeblood of the firm‚ is the primary ingredient in any financial valuation model.” - the summary of a firm’s cash flow over a given period‚ which uses the data from income statement‚ along with the beginning and end of period balance sheets. - allows the financial manager and other interested parties to analyze the firm’s cash flow - used to evaluate progress toward projected
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CROSBY CORPORATION Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31‚ 2008 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (earnings after taxes)…………………………………… 160‚000 Adjustments to determine cash flow from operating activities: Add back depreciation…………………………………………….. $150‚000 Increase in accounts receivable…………………….…………… (50‚000) Increase in inventory………………………………………………. (20‚000) Decrease in prepaid expenses…………………………………
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Projecting Cash Flow Projecting cash flow is a vital aspect of managing a business. Cash flow covers expenses‚ which is why start-ups often seek financing or loans--to provide a base of capital to fund the business while waiting for cash flow. Here is how to project your cash flow. Estimating the incremental cash flow requires from the investment itself‚ acquiring and disposing of the investment’s assets and the cash flows from the operating the investment. Those affected by the revenues‚ expenditures
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Cash Flow Preparation 27. Crosby Corporation Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31‚ 2008 Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net Income (Earnings after Taxes) $160‚000 Adjustments to determine cash flow from operating activities: Add back depreciation 150‚000 Increase in accounts receivables
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Cash flow management: The life force of your businesses By LaZandrea Porter Cash flow management is a vital force to the success of any business‚ large or small. Some have compared cash flow management to the life source of the human body‚ the blood. Much like blood‚ cash keeps a business going‚ and cash flow is the circulatory system of a business. With this in mind‚ it is important to understand that managing cash flow goes beyond the generating of sales revenue. This article will aid
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established that a strong correlation between estimated future cash flows and the value of a firm exists (Copeland et al‚ 1994 ; Brealey and Myers ‚ 2000; Jones‚ 1998 ). In their study of 51 highly leveraged transactions (HLTs) ‚ Kaplan and Ruback (1995) found that the valuations using the DCF methods are within 10%‚ on average‚ of the market value of the transactions‚ providing a strong relation between the market value and discounted cash flow forecasts. In addition‚ they found that the DCF methods
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Whether the debit-balance account “Cash Discounts” in the Statement of Comprehensive Income should be treated the same way as the “Trade Discounts” account. Background and pertinent facts: Trade discount is allowed by the supplier of the goods to the purchaser when he buys from the supplier in bulk quantities. The purchaser is accountable for the invoice price which is the list price less the trade discount. Whereas‚ cash discount (also known as sales discount) is a decrease granted by supplier from
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