Forums›Ask the Tutor ACCA FM›NPV with inflationAsk the Tutor ACCA FMNPV with inflationKkarenlaing15y agoHi I note that some questions inflate cashflows from year 1 and some like Dec Mock from Y2, how can I guess?Former user15y ago#1Hi, Kindly specify which question you are referring to ? Generally speaking, the answer to your question will be guided from READING THE QUESTION requirements carefully. Regards, Kevin KellyKkarenlaing15y ago#2Q25 & 26 in the BPP R&R - inflation starts inY1, the Dec Mock it starts in Y2Bbridmw15y ago#3It'll be in the question normally - if it says inflation in 5% and current cost of labour is $10. Cost in Year 1 will be $10.50. - if it says cost of labour in Year 1 is $10 you don't inflate until Year 2. Reading time is key for identifying this stuff - but if you can't tell assume and state the assumption.Sign into reply to this topic.
Kkarenlaing15y agoHi I note that some questions inflate cashflows from year 1 and some like Dec Mock from Y2, how can I guess?
Former user15y ago#1Hi, Kindly specify which question you are referring to ? Generally speaking, the answer to your question will be guided from READING THE QUESTION requirements carefully. Regards, Kevin Kelly
Bbridmw15y ago#3It'll be in the question normally - if it says inflation in 5% and current cost of labour is $10. Cost in Year 1 will be $10.50. - if it says cost of labour in Year 1 is $10 you don't inflate until Year 2. Reading time is key for identifying this stuff - but if you can't tell assume and state the assumption.