is considering the purchase of a machine to produce a new product. The machine will cost the
Question:
is considering the purchase of a machine to produce a new product. The machine will cost the business £250,000 and has an expected life of four years. Annual operating profits from the machine are expected to be as follows:
Operating profits £
Year 1 30,000
Year 2 43,000
Year 3 23,000
Year 4 15,000
The new machine will be depreciated using the straight-line method and the estimated disposal value at the end of its useful life is £10,000. The business has a target accounting rate of return of 18% for new investment projects.
Required
1. Calculate the accounting rate of return for the new machine.
2. Should the machine be purchased?