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Brian Moran
on Dec 01, 2024Verified
Terminal values tend to be a big problem with respect to the accuracy of capital budgeting due to optimistic long-run forecasts. It is generally up to the finance department to keep terminal value projections reasonable.
Terminal Values
The estimated value of a project or investment at the end of its life, often used in discounted cash flow analyses.
Capital Budgeting
The process a business undertakes to evaluate potential major investments or expenditures, using methods to determine their value and impact on financial performance.
- Recognize the role of terminal values and terminal cash flows in project evaluation.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of terminal values and terminal cash flows in project evaluation.