Finance Guides

How to Calculate NPV and IRR

A practical finance guide to cash flows, discount rates, NPV, IRR, payback, and interpreting investment results.

Map the timeline first

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Keep signs consistent

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Use the correct discount rate

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Compare NPV and IRR carefully

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Explain the recommendation

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Common mistakes

  • Starting before reading the rubric carefully.
  • Using generic examples that do not fit the field.
  • Forgetting to explain reasoning, assumptions, or citation choices.

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Common questions

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