The net present value method is consistent with the goal of shareholder wealth maximization. recognizes the time value of money. uses all of a project's cash flows. all of the above. When comparing inventory turnover ratios, other things being equal a lower inventory turnover is preferred in order to keep inventory costs low. a higher inventory turnover is preferred to improve liquidity. higher inventory turnover results from old or obsolete inventory increasing the inventory bal the balance sheet. higher inventory turnover results from an increase in the selling price of the product