The process by which management allocates available investment funds among competing capital investment proposals is termed present value analysis.

Present Value Analysis

A method of valuing a future cash flow to determine its worth at the present time, taking into account the time value of money.

Capital Investment

Money expended by a business to purchase or improve tangible assets like land, factories, or machinery.

Investment Funds

These are pooled funds from various investors used to acquire securities and other investment assets, managed by financial professionals.