Heidi Company Is Considering the Acquisition of a Machine That

question 113

Multiple Choice

Heidi Company is considering the acquisition of a machine that costs $420,000.The machine is expected to have a useful life of 6 years,a negligible residual value,an annual net cash flow of $120,000,and annual operating income of $83,721.What is the estimated cash payback period for the machine?

• A) 3.5 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 5.1 years
• D) 4 years

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead, which are required to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Job-Order Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to specific jobs or batches, often used for custom orders.

Process Costing

An accounting methodology used in manufacturing environments where the cost of the product is calculated based on the processes it goes through, ideal for homogenous products.

Weighted-Average Method

A cost accounting method that calculates the cost per unit by dividing the total costs by the total number of units produced, incorporating costs from previous periods.