The NPV Method's Assumption That Cash Inflows Are Reinvested at the Cost

question 101

True/False

The NPV method's assumption that cash inflows are reinvested at the cost of capital is generally more reasonable than the IRR's assumption that cash flows are reinvested at the IRR.This is an important reason why the NPV method is generally preferred over the IRR method.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Tax Shield

A tax reduction achieved through deducting depreciation expenses, lowering taxable income.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset, which assumes the asset will lose an equal amount of value each year over its useful life.

CCA Rate

The Capital Cost Allowance rate, which is used for tax purposes to determine the yearly depreciation expense that can be claimed on tangible and intangible assets.

Depreciation Tax Shield

The reduction in income tax expense realized by depreciating fixed assets for tax purposes.