Fool Proof Software Is Considering a New Project Whose Data

question 12

Multiple Choice

Fool Proof Software is considering a new project whose data are shown below. The equipment that would be used has a 3-year tax life, and the allowed depreciation rates for such property are 33%, 45%, 15%, and 7% for Years 1 through 4. Revenues and other operating costs are expected to be constant over the project's 10-year expected life. What is the Year 1 cash flow?

• A) $30,258
• B) $31,770
• C) $33,359
• D) $35,027
• E) $36,778

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Definitions:

Lower of Cost or Market

Accounting principle where inventory is stated at the lower value between its original cost and current market price.

Inventory Item

A specific product or material that a company holds in stock with the intent to sell or use in the production process.

Inventory Value

The total cost or market value of all items held in stock by a business, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Perpetual FIFO Method

is an inventory valuation technique assuming that the first items purchased (First In) are the first ones sold (First Out), continuously updated for each transaction.