1) The time value of money concept refers to the difference between the present and future values of a cash flow due to interest. Interest earned allows $100 today to be worth $110 in one year at a 10% interest rate.
2) Formulas are provided to calculate the future and present values of single amounts and annuities. An annuity is a series of constant cash flows over periods of time.
3) Examples demonstrate calculating future and present values for ordinary annuities and annuities due using formulas and tables.