When conducting a capital budgeting analysis, it is essential to accurately estimate the cash flows associated with a potential investment. A company is considering a new project and expects to incur the following cash flows in the next five years:
Year 1: $50,000
Year 2: $60,000
Year 3: $70,000
Year 4: $80,000
Year 5: $90,000
To evaluate the project's viability, the company will calculate the net present value (NPV) of these cash flows. Which of the following statements about cash flow estimation in capital budgeting is true?