KLS, Inc Is Considering a Four-Year Project That Requires the Purchase

question 197

Multiple Choice

KLS, Inc. is considering a four-year project that requires the purchase of $2,435,700 worth of equipment. The equipment is in a 30% CCA class. The company will incur $112,500 in annual interest and taxes at the 34% marginal rate for this project. Sales are estimated at $1.5 million a year with costs averaging $939,500 annually over the life of the project. What is the operating cash flow in year 4 of the project?

• A) $399,114
• B) $473,364
• C) $473,406
• D) $511,656
• E) $624,114

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time due to use and wear and tear.

Accounting Principles

Rules and conventions that guide the accounting practices and financial reporting of businesses.

Group Method

A depreciation technique that treats a collection of assets as a single entity for depreciation purposes, often used for assets that are similar in nature and have approximately the same useful lives.