In this episode of MBA Insights, we're diving into the time value of money—an essential concept in finance that can transform your approach to evaluating assets and investments. Understanding that money available today holds greater value than the same amount in the future is crucial for making informed financial decisions.

We'll guide you through practical examples, exploring:

• Cash flow profiles: Visualize sequences of cash flows, both positive and negative, for an asset or investment project.
• Compounding and discounting: Learn how to adjust cash flows over different time periods to compare and value them accurately.
• Valuing perpetuities and annuities: Master the formulas for calculating the present value of both perpetual and finite cash flow streams, including scenarios with constant and growing payments.
• Real-world application: Dive into numerical examples that illustrate net present value calculations for different assets and investment opportunities.

Tune in to gain the tools you need to apply the time value of money in real-world finance!