Nakama Corporation Is Considering Investing in a Project That Would

question 52

Multiple Choice

Nakama Corporation is considering investing in a project that would have a 4 year expected useful life. The company would need to invest $280,000 in equipment that will have zero salvage value at the end of the project. Annual incremental sales would be $640,000 and annual cash operating expenses would be $480,000. In year 3 the company would have to incur one-time renovation expenses of $50,000. Working capital in the amount of $20,000 would be required. The working capital would be released for use elsewhere at the end of the project. The company uses straight-line depreciation on all equipment. The company's tax rate is 30%. The income tax expense in year 2:

• A) $48,000
• B) $12,000
• C) $14,500
• D) $27,000

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Definitions:

Internal Control

Processes and practices implemented to safeguard a company's assets, ensure financial reporting accuracy, and comply with regulations.

Customer's Ledger

A detailed record keeping of all transactions between a business and its customers, often part of the accounts receivable.

General Ledger

A comprehensive set of accounts that records all financial transactions of a business, used to prepare financial statements.

Accounts Receivable

Funds due to a company from its clients for goods or services rendered but payment has not been received yet.