Casio FC-100V Scientific Calculator

Casio FC-100V Financial Calculator

The Casio FC-100V is a specialized financial calculator designed for professionals and students dealing with finance, accounting, and economics. It offers a variety of financial functions alongside standard scientific calculator features.

Key Features and Functions:

1. Financial Functions:

• Time-Value of Money (TVM):
  • Easily calculates present value (PV), future value (FV), payments (PMT), interest rate (I/Y), and number of periods (N).
• Amortization:
  • Calculate loan amortizations, including principal and interest components for each period.
• Cash Flow Analysis (CFA):
  • Handles uneven cash flows for Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) calculations.
• Depreciation:
  • Supports multiple depreciation methods, including straight-line, declining balance, and sum-of-the-years’ digits.
• Break-Even Point (BEP) Calculations:
  • Helps in profit analysis by computing break-even sales volume and profit margins.
• Interest Rate Conversions:
  • Convert between nominal and effective interest rates with ease.
• Bond Calculations:
  • Computes bond prices, yield, and accrued interest based on user inputs.

2. Statistical and Scientific Functions:

• Statistical Calculations:
  • Mean, standard deviation, regression analysis (linear and exponential).
• Scientific Functions:
  • Standard arithmetic, trigonometric (sin, cos, tan), and logarithmic functions.
  • Exponential and power functions.

3. Memory and Data Storage:

• Variable Memory:
  • Stores up to 9 variable values for quick recall during calculations.
  • Supports memory for storing cash flows and statistical data.

4. Display and Input Features:

• Display:
  • 4-line, 10+2 digit display with dot matrix text, allowing for easy viewing of multi-step calculations.
• Input Method:
  • Multi-Replay Function: Easily backtrack and edit previous calculations.
  • Formula input logic similar to scientific calculators.

5. Power and Build:

• Power Source:
  • Dual power system (solar and battery backup), ensuring reliable performance in various lighting conditions.
  • Battery type: LR44 button cell.
• Design:
  • Compact and lightweight with a durable plastic body.
  • Protective hard case included for portability.

6. Usability Enhancements:

• Auto Power Off:
  • Automatically turns off after a period of inactivity to conserve battery.
• Keypad Design:
  • Ergonomically designed keys with financial function shortcuts for efficient input.

Applications:

• Finance Professionals:
  • Ideal for bankers, financial analysts, and accountants for loan analysis, bond pricing, and cash flow management.
• Students:
  • Perfect for students studying finance, economics, and accounting.
• Corporate Use:
  • Useful for business planning, financial modeling, and investment analysis.