Time Value of Money

 

 

In class discussion:

This section of the consists of a number of topics that build on one another in order to train the student to perform various Time Value of Money (TVM) calculations.  These TVM calculations are the basis for a wide variety of financial decisions faced by managers and by individuals.  The skills learned are required in order to understand and master the material in later sections covering capital budgeting, investment analysis, and valuation procedures.

 

 

Text Readings and Assignments:

 

Fundamentals of Financial Management, by Eugene F. Brigham & Joel F. Houston, 11th. edition, (Thomsom - South-Western)

ISBN: 0324319800

Student Textbook Website

 

Assigned Readings:                Chapter 2 (pp. 24-54)

 

Component Chapter Sections:

Pages

Questions

Self Test

Problems

Basic Topics 2.1 to 2.18 24 - 54      
Assignments   54 - 61 1 - 8 1 - 4 1 - 40

 

Solutions to assigned Questions and Problems are available in MS WORD format here.

 

 

Dr. Constand's Online Readings:

The link below will take you to the professors' notes and discussions on the topics. 

 

Basic Topics:

Overview Discussion

Terminology, Timelines and Tables

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Future Value of a Dollar

Present Value of a Dollar

Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity

Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity

Future Value of an Annuity Due

Present Value of an Annuity Due

 

 

Advanced Topics:

PV-FV of Complex Cash Flows

Discount Rates and Rates of Return

 

Topic 2 Quiz

Topic 2 Quiz Solutions

 

 

 

Other Online Readings and Assignments:

None.

 

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Time Value of Money

Incremental After-Tax Cash Flow

Risk and Return in Finance

Interest Rates

Debt - Valuation and Rates of Return

Equity - Valuation and Rates of Return

Calculating the Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Capital Budgeting - Valuation of Investment Projects