Adler Is Replacing Its Old Packing Line with a More

question 78

Multiple Choice

Adler is replacing its old packing line with a more efficient line. The old line was being depreciated on a straight-line basis at a rate of $20,000 per year. The old machine has a current book value of $100,000. The new line, which costs $910,000, will be depreciated on a 10-year MACRS schedule. The more efficient operation is expected to increase revenues by $50,000 per year and reduce annual operating costs by $80,000. Compute the net cash flows for Adler in year 2. Assume Adler has a marginal tax rate of 40%. Use the rounded MACRS schedule listed below:
(10-Year Depreciation Schedule: 10%, 18%, 14%, 12%, 9%, 7%, 7%, 7%, 7%, 6%, 3%)

• A) $143,520
• B) $135,520
• C) $39,520
• D) $47,520

Grasp the concept of controllable versus uncontrollable costs and their relevance in managerial performance evaluation.

Understand the principles of cost allocation to departments and products.

Calculate departmental income considering allocated costs.

Explain the concept and application of activity-based costing (ABC).

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The process of comparing and adjusting the balance shown in a company's bank statement with the balance in its own records.

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching the balances in an entity's accounting records with the corresponding bank statement.

Note Collected

A financial transaction where a note receivable, typically a written promise to pay a debt, is collected or paid off.