Estimating Project Cash Flows Is Generally the Most Important, but Also

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Estimating project cash flows is generally the most important, but also the most difficult, step in the capital budgeting process.Methodology, such as the use of NPV versus IRR, is important, but less so than obtaining a reasonably accurate estimate of projects' cash flows.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities of a business that are due to be paid to creditors within a specified period.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the normal operations of a business, excluding cost of goods sold and direct labor.

Prepaid Expenses

Expenses paid in advance for goods or services to be received in the future, recognized as assets until used.