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Focus on Net Revenue, Not Discount Rate

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. I can’t think of a metric that is more misunderstood and misused among college presidents, trustees ...
San Francisco Fed

I find definitions of the federal funds rate stating that it can be both above and below the discount rate. Which is correct?

Great question! The correct answer depends on the time period. Since January 2003, when the Federal Reserve System implemented a “penalty” discount rate policy, the discount rate has been about 1 ...
Investopedia

Prime Rate vs. Discount Rate: What's the Difference?

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of ...
Inside Higher Ed

Discount Much?

Is a high discount rate a guaranteed trouble sign for colleges? Not necessarily, experts say -- sometimes colleges can leverage discounts to increase revenue, at least if they are increasing ...
Investopedia

A Quick Guide to the Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate

David Gorton, CPA, has 5+ years of professional experience in accounting. He teaches accounting, helping promote financial education and awareness. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an ...