What Effect Is Expected at the End of the Life

question 18

Multiple Choice

What effect is expected at the end of the life of a project that initially required a $20,000 increase in net working capital?

• A) The $20,000 must now be paid by the firm.
• B) The firm receives a $20,000 cash inflow.
• C) Taxable income is reduced by $20,000.
• D) No effects are expected from sunk costs.

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Definitions:

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle requiring certain contracts to be in writing to be legally enforceable, such as contracts for the sale of land.

Consideration

The value (such as money, service, or goods) that is promised by one party to another in exchange for performing or promising to perform an act.

Conditional Acceptance

An agreement to accept an offer based on specific conditions being met.

Equitable Estoppel

A legal doctrine preventing a party from denying or asserting anything to the contrary of what has been established as truth, due to previous actions, conduct, or statements.