Cash Flows Occurring in Different Periods Should Not Be Compared

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cash flows occurring in different periods should not be compared unless:

• A) interest rates are expected to be stable.
• B) the flows occur no more than one year from each other.
• C) high rates of interest can be earned on the flows.
• D) the flows have been discounted to a common date.

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