Edilcan Inc. has been offered an automated special-purpose welder (robot) for $60,000. The machine is expected to
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Working capital includes mainly argon gas, wires, and tips. These items must continually be replaced, so an investment of $5,000 must be maintained in them at all times, but this investment is fully recoverable (will be “cashed in”) at the end of the useful life. Edilcan’s requiredrate of return is 14%.
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1. a. Compute the net present value.
b. Compute the internal rate of return.
2. Compute the accrual accounting rate of return based on the net initial investment. Assume straight-line amortization.
3. You have the authority to make the purchase decision. Why might you be reluctant to base your decision on the DCF model?
Net Present Value
What is NPV? The net present value is an important tool for capital budgeting decision to assess that an investment in a project is worthwhile or not? The net present value of a project is calculated before taking up the investment decision at...
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Cost Accounting A Managerial Emphasis
ISBN: 978-0133392883
6th Canadian edition
Authors: Horngren, Srikant Datar, George Foster, Madhav Rajan, Christ
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