A Sensible Way for a Manager to Account for Overoptimistic

question 35

True/False

A sensible way for a manager to account for overoptimistic cash-flow forecasts is to adjust the discount rate.

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Definitions:

Non-normal Cash Flows

Cash flows that do not follow a regular or predictable pattern over time, often seen in investments with variable returns.

Initial Costs

Initial expenses required to start a project, including setup, acquisition, or investment costs.

MIRR

Modified Internal Rate of Return, a financial measure used to assess the attractiveness of investments, adjusting for the cost of capital and considering the reinvestment of cash flows.

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in investing to calculate the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.