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An Accounting Student Has Just Been Introduced to Present Value

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An accounting student has just been introduced to present value analysis and comes to you with the following question, "How is present value used in the financial statements?"
Required:
Give the student examples of financial statement accounts that are stated at present value and explain the advantages of using present value for certain financial statement items.


Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The financial gap between the potential spending by consumers on a product or service versus their actual spending.

Marginal Utility

The added enjoyment or advantage gained by using one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or benefit received by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Total Utility

The overall pleasure gained through consuming a certain volume of goods or services.

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