The time value of money (TVM) concept emphasizes that money available today can earn interest, making it more valuable than the same amount in the future.
Key applications include valuing assets and liabilities in accounting, such as leases, bonds, and pension obligations.
Definition: Interest calculated only on the principal amount.
Formula: Simple Interest = Principal × Annual Interest Rate × Time Period
Example: For a $1,000 investment at 10% for 1 year, Simple Interest = $1,000 × 10% × 1 = $100.
Definition: Interest calculated on the principal and on the accumulated interest from previous periods.
Formula: Future Value = Principal (1 + r)^n
Example: Cindy Johnson’s $1,000 investment at 10% compound interest:
Year 1: Interest = $1,000 × 10% = $100; Total Balance = $1,100
Year 2: Interest = $1,100 × 10% = $110; Total Balance = $1,210
Year 3: Interest = $1,210 × 10% = $121; Total Balance = $1,331
Definition: The actual rate at which money grows per year accounting for compounding frequency.
Example: For an annual rate of 12%:
Semiannually: 6%, Quarterly: 3%, Monthly: 1%
Definition: The amount an investment will grow to at a future date when interest is applied.
Formula: FV = I × FV factor(n,i)
Example: A $1,000 investment at 10% for 3 years:
FV = $1,000 × 1.331 = $1,331
Definition: Today's value of a future amount after removing interest.
Formula: PV = FV × PV factor(n,i)
Example: Present value of $1,331 in 3 years at 10%:
PV = $1,331 × 0.75131 = $1,000
Application: Used to value monetary assets and liabilities.
Monetary Assets: Claims for future cash (e.g., receivables).
Monetary Liabilities: Obligations to pay cash (e.g., notes payable).
Example: The Shoe Company sells shoes for $50,000 plus 10% interest for one year.
Future Value = $55,000
Present Value = $55,000 × 0.90909 = $50,000.
Example: Shoe Company’s sale for $60,500 due in 2 years.
Present Value = $60,500 × 0.82645 = $50,000 (using 10% market rate).
Payments made at the end of each period.
Example: A three-year loan with annual payments.
Payments made at the beginning of each period.
Example: A three-year lease requiring first payment upfront.
Example: Investing $10,000 annually for 3 years at 10%.
FVA = $10,000 × 3.31 = $33,100.
Payments made at the beginning.
Example: $10,000 annually for 3 years at 10%.
FVAD = $10,000 × 3.641 = $36,410.
Example: Cost of a 3-year program at $10,000 yearly.
PVA = $10,000 × 2.48685 = $24,868.
Example: Cost of the program with payments at the beginning.
PVAD = $10,000 × 2.73554 = $27,355.
Bonds issued with a stated interest rate versus market rate.
Example: Fumatsu Electric’s 10% bonds valued against a 12% market rate.
Price calculation involves determining present values of future cash flows.