Marshall-Miller & Company Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 51

Multiple Choice

Marshall-Miller & Company is considering the purchase of a new machine for $50,000, installed. The machine has a tax life of 5 years, and it can be depreciated according to the following rates. The firm expects to operate the machine for 4 years and then to sell it for $12,500. If the marginal tax rate is 40%, what will the after-tax salvage value be when the machine is sold at the end of Year 4?

• A) $8,878
• B) $9,345
• C) $9,837
• D) $10,355
• E) $10,900

Analyze the effects of reducing collection and disbursement times on a firm's cash management.

Determine the average daily and weighted delays in collections and disbursements.

Understand and calculate the benefits of lockbox systems in terms of net present value.

Apply cash management models (BAT and Miller-Orr) to determine optimal cash balances and transfer strategies.

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