Figure 14-11. Present Value of an Annuity of $1 in Arrears

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Figure 14-11.
Present value of an Annuity of $1 in Arrears
Refer to Figure 14-11.Lyster Company wants to buy a new machine that will be able to perform many of the steps in the manufacturing process that they currently have to do manually.The hope is that it will reduce the amount of time it takes to create one unit and reduce the number of defective units.The machine requires an investment of $750,000.The machine will last six years with no expected salvage value.The expected after-tax cash flows associated with the project are as follows:

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Definitions:

Prepaid Expense

Costs that have been paid in advance for goods or services to be received in the future, recognized as assets on the balance sheet until consumed.

Balance Sheet

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Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership stake of the shareholders.

Unearned Revenue

Revenue a business earns from selling products or services that have not yet been delivered to the buyer.