Tom and Antonio Both Want to Open Savings Accounts Today

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Tom and Antonio both want to open savings accounts today. Tom wants to have $1,000 in his savings account six years from now. Antonio wants to have $1,000 in his savings account three years from now. Tom needs to deposit more money into his account today than does Antonio.

Calculate the payback period for investment projects.

Understand the role and execution of capital budgeting post-audits.

Recognize the impact of income taxes on capital budgeting decisions.

Understand the relevance of the time value of money in financial decision-making.

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