Increase in the Firm's WACC Will Decrease Projects' NPVs, Which

question 92

True/False

increase in the firm's WACC will decrease projects' NPVs, which could change the accept/reject decision for any potential project.However, such a change would have no impact on projects' IRRs.Therefore, the accept/reject decision under the IRR method is independent of the cost of capital.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on their income or profits.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating its operational liquidity.

Operating Cash Flows

The cash generated from the normal operations of a business, excluding cash movements from investing and financing activities.