DISCOUNTED EARNINGS Definition

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DISCOUNTED EARNINGS determines the value of a business based upon the present value of projected future earnings, discounted by the required rate of return (capitalization rate). Usually, the question is how well earnings are projected.

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CLOSELY HELD is a description of a corporation whose voting stock is owned by a very small number of shareholders.

SCRAP VALUE see SALVAGE VALUE.

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