In General,reporting Tools Show What Might or Could Happen in the Future

question 7

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In general,reporting tools show what might or could happen in the future and analytical tools show what has already happened in a business.

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Definitions:

Simulation Analysis

Simulation analysis involves using a model to estimate how uncertain variables in a financial or project plan might affect outcomes, helping in assessing risk and making decisions.

Risk-adjusted Discount Rate

A discount rate that has been altered to account for the risk of the cash flows, used in capital budgeting to reflect the project's risk.

Net Present Value (NPV)

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

The specific rate at which the net present value of a project's cash flows equals zero.