QUESTION: With respect to what discount rate the company should use to discount its future cash flows, two opinions emer
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:17 pm
QUESTION:
With respect to what discount rate the company should use to
discount its future cash flows, two opinions emerged: one suggested
they should use the required rate of return for the individual
projects. The other advocated using the company overall Weighted
Average Cost of Capital. What is the Weighted Average Cost of
Capital (WACC)? In your opinion, which rate is more appropriate and
why? (6 marks)
With respect to what discount rate the company should use to
discount its future cash flows, two opinions emerged: one suggested
they should use the required rate of return for the individual
projects. The other advocated using the company overall Weighted
Average Cost of Capital. What is the Weighted Average Cost of
Capital (WACC)? In your opinion, which rate is more appropriate and
why? (6 marks)