Judson Industries Is Considering a New Project

question 165

Multiple Choice

Judson Industries is considering a new project. The project will initially require $749,000 for new fixed assets, $238,000 for additional inventory, and $25,000 for additional accounts receivable. Accounts payable is expected to increase by $70,001. The fixed assets will belong in a 30% CCA class. At the end of the project, in four years' time, the fixed assets can be sold for 40% of their original cost. The net working capital will return to its original level at the end of the project. The project is expected to generate annual sales of $944,000 with related cash expenses of $620,001. The tax rate is 35% and the required rate of return is 14%. What is the initial cash outflow of this project?

• A) $749,000
• B) $942,000
• C) $1,082,000
• D) $1,152,600
• E) $1,203,400

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet Approach

A method of evaluating or preparing financial statements focusing on the balances of assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

Estimating Bad Debts

The process of forecasting the amount of credit sales that are not expected to be collected, to account for potential losses.

Allowance Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that involves estimating and setting aside an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Uncollectible Account

An account receivable that is considered to be uncollectible and is therefore written off as a loss.