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The aim is to identify challenges in applying discounted cash flow and internal rate of return in investment decisions.

A Problem in Discounted Cash Flow.

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Analytical approach reveals pitfalls in estimating investment returns in accounting and finance.

The aim is to identify challenges in applying discounted cash flow and internal rate of return in investment decisions.
Propose problems for students in accounting and finance to explore pitfalls.
Estimate cash receipts and disbursements for investment calculations.
Calculate the discount rate that equates net present worth with initial outlay.
Identified potential pitfalls in the analytical approach to investment evaluations.
Demonstrated the effects of varying discount rates on net present worth calculations.
Highlighted the importance of careful consideration in presenting alternative investment opportunities.

Billy E. Goetz (1971) studied this question.

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