Question: Catalina Tooling Company is considering replacing a machine that has been used in its factory for two years. Relevant data associated with the operations of

Catalina Tooling Company is considering replacing a machine that has been used in its factory for two years. Relevant data associated with the operations of the old machine and the new machine, neither of which has any estimated residual value, are as follows:

Old Machine

Cost of machine, 10-year life .......... $75,000

Annual depreciation (straight-line) .......... 7,500

Annual manufacturing costs, excluding depreciation . 33,150

Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses ..... 10,000

Annual revenue ................. 60,000

Current estimated selling price of the machine ... 24,000

New Machine

Cost of machine, eight-year life .......... $90,000

Annual depreciation (straight-line) ........ 11,250

Estimated annual manufacturing costs,

exclusive of depreciation ............. 18,200

Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses .... 10,000


Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses and revenue are not expected to be affected by purchase of the new machine.


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1. Prepare a differential analysis report as of October 14, 2012, comparing operations utilizing the new machine with operations using the present equipment.

The analysis should indicate the differential income that would result over the eight-year period if the new machine is acquired.

2. List other factors that should be considered before a final decision is reached.


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