A Global Service Agent Will Be Conducting Several International Trips

question 32

Multiple Choice

A global service agent will be conducting several international trips and is concerned about damaging her laptop using foreign electrical sockets. What can she do?

• A)She needs separate laptops that are adapted to each country.
• B)The standard plug adapter will work fine; there is no need for concern.
• C)Bring lots of charged batteries.
• D)Buy a laptop power adapter with power auto-switching.

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Definitions:

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

A tax deduction available in Canada for depreciable property that can be used to reduce taxable income.

Straight-line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.

Projected Cash Flows

Estimated cash movements over a future period, based on expected income and expenses.

NPV

Net Present Value; the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.