Future Value Is the Amount That Must Be Invested Today

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Future value is the amount that must be invested today at a specific interest rate to receive a particular amount at some future date.

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis where each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity) in a balance sheet is represented as a proportion of the total account.

Percentage Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which all items are displayed as a percentage of a certain base figure, facilitating comparison between periods or companies.

Financial Statement

A record that outlines the financial activities and current financial condition of a business, entity, or individual, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Solvency

The ability of an entity to meet its long-term financial liabilities and obligations.