Schroeder Electronics Is Considering a Project Which Will Require the Purchase

question 78

Multiple Choice

Schroeder Electronics is considering a project which will require the purchase of $5 million in new equipment. The equipment will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 5-year life of the project. Schroeder's expects to sell the equipment at the end of the project for 10% of its original cost. Annual sales from this project are estimated at $2.3 million. Net working capital equal to 10% of sales will be required to support the project. All of the net working capital will be recouped at the end of the project. Schroeder desires a 12% rate of return on this project. The tax rate is 40%. What is the recovery amount attributable to net working capital at the end of the project?

• A) $130,000
• B) $154,600
• C) $200,000
• D) $230,000
• E) $240,000

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, obsolescence, or age.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets found on its balance sheet, calculated as total assets minus intangible assets (patents, copyrights) and liabilities.

Prepaid Insurance

Prepaid insurance refers to insurance premiums that have been paid in advance and are recorded as a current asset on the company's balance sheet until the period the insurance coverage relates to occurs.

Adjusting Entry

An adjusting entry is made in the accounting records at the end of a period to allocate income and expenditures to the appropriate period.