Problem:
Kim has arranged a meeting with you and the head of manufacturing because she thinks you need to explain to him the time value of money. Kim is concerned that many of the manufacturing projects that have been pursued are based on the payback period and do not recognize that a dollar received 3 years from now is not the same as a dollar received today.
You decide to put an illustration together to review with Bob, the head of manufacturing, showing how much US$1 would decline at a 3% interest rate over a 5-year time period. You will describe the decline each year, starting with the current year. Since Bob is a strong believer in the payback period, you decide to also explain the pros and cons of the payback period.