The county administrator is trying to decide whether to replace the old equipment. Because of rapid changes
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The county administrator is trying to decide whether to replace the old equipment. Because of rapid changes in technology, she expects the replacement equipment to have only a 3-year useful life. Ignore the effects of taxes.
1)Prepare a schedule that compares both relevant and irrelevant items for the next 3 years?
2)Prepare a schedule that compares all relevant items for the next 3 years. Which tabulation is clearer, this one or the one in requirement 1?
3)Prepare a simple shortcut or direct analysis to support your choice of alternatives?
-The Douglas County's photocopying requirements data:
The Douglas County%u2019s photocopying requirements data: | | Proposed Replacement Equipment | ||
| Old Equipment | |||
Useful life in years | 5 | | 3 | |
Current age in years | 2 | | 0 | |
Useful life remaining in years | 3 | | 3 | |
Original cost | $25,000 | | $15,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 10,000 | | 0 | |
Book value | 15,000 | | Not acquired yet | |
Disposal value (in cash) now | 6,000 | | Not acquired yet | |
Disposal value in 3 years | 0 | | 0 | |
Annual cash operating costs for power; | 14,000 | | 9,000 | |
maintenance, toner, and supplies |
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Financial Management for Public Health and Not for Profit Organizations
ISBN: 978-0132805667
4th edition
Authors: Steven A. Finkler, Thad Calabrese
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