I’m preparing to APM for December 2018 session and have redone a lot of past papers (since 2013) and didn’t find any question where I could use Present Value or Annuity Tables. Could you please advise for which topic they could be useful (maybe know specific question from past papers)? I have a feeling that I am not aware of something 🙂
None of the currently published papers on the ACCA site seem to require the use of these tables.
If you had to use them it would be to evaluate a simple project either using NPV, IRR or modified IRR. For example, a company might measure its performance by looking at teh NPV of its operations or projects.
If you can do relatively NPV, IRR and mIRR you should be fine (if you have problems, look at the relevant F9 notes).