What is depreciation and how is it included in the net cash flow calculation presented in project valuation?
Depreciation is the reduction in the book value of an asset over
the life. Depreciation is used to calculate net income and also for
calculation of tax.
Depreciation is a non cash expense however depreciation helps in
tax savings. The Depreciation is subtracted before calculation of
tax in calculating cash flow and after tax is deducted depreciation
is added up to final income.
Cash Flow = ( Sales - COGS - Other expenses - Depreciation)*(1-Tax
rate)+ Depreciation
The depreciation tax shied is extra increase in cash flow.
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