NET PRESENT VALUE Definition

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NET PRESENT VALUE (NPV) is a method used in evaluating investments, whereby the net present value of all cash outflows (such as the cost of the investment) and cash inflows (returns) is calculated using a given discount rate, usually REQUIRED RATE OF RETURN. An investment is acceptable if the NPV is positive. In capital budgeting, the discount rate used is called the HURDLE RATE and is usually equal to the INCREMENTAL COST OF CAPITAL.

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FHLMC see FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION.

SUMMARY ACCOUNT is a ledger account (such as a control account) whose balance represents the total of other account balances.

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