Net present value (NPV) represents the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a set time period. Knowing how to calculate net present value can be useful when choosing ...

David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of financial accounting, corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, and investing and retirement planning.

When we put our money in the market, or before we even do, one of the biggest questions we have is: How long will it take for this investment to really grow? Luckily, there's a mathematical shortcut ...