Question: Note that data typically changes for each new question, even when the same company or product name is used. The annual information for one division

Note that data typically changes for each new question, even when the same company or product name is used.

The annual information for one division at Webster, Inc. is shown below.

Income Statement Information

Marketing expenses

$ 400,000

Operating income

$1,500,000

Income tax expense (30% tax rate)

$ 450,000

Balance Sheet Information

Average operating assets

$2,200,000

Non-interest bearing current liabilities

$ 200,000

Percent cost of capital

18%

To calculate economic value added (EVA), management requires adjustments for marketing and non-interest bearing current liabilities as outlined below.

Marketing will be capitalized and amortized over several years resulting in an increase to average operating assets of $250,000 for the division. On the income statement, marketing expenses for the year will be added back to operating income, then marketing amortization expense for one year will be deducted. The current year amortization expense will total $120,000 for the division.

Non-interest bearing liabilities will be deducted from average operating assets.

The EVA for the division is

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