IRR measures the rate needed to break even on an investment. Calculate IRR by setting NPV to zero and solving for the discount rate. Use Excel's IRR function by inputting initial cost and cash inflow.

The three financial statements that every company produces include the income statement, the balance sheet and the statement of cash flows. The cash flow statement provides information about the state ...

A company's cash flow equals the cash coming into the business minus the cash going out. If you know your business' cash flow for a period that is shorter than a year, such as a month or quarter, you ...

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