Future value of a series of cash flows
Instructions Step #1: Select either Annuity Due or Ordinary Annuity from the drop-down menu. Step #2: Select the frequency of your deposits or payments, whichever the case. Step #3: Enter the deposit/payment amount that corresponds to the selected annuity type. Step #4: Enter the number of years Present value (PV) is the current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return. Future cash flows are discounted at the discount rate, and the higher the discount rate, the lower the present value of the future cash flows.