Durable Inc

question 77

Essay

Durable Inc.is considering replacing an old drilling machine that cost $200,000 six years ago with a new one that costs $450,000.Shipping and installation cost an additional $60,000.The old machine has been depreciated using straight-line method with no salvage value over an estimated 8-year useful life.The old machine can be sold for $40,000 now or $10,000 in two years.Management expects increases in inventories of $10,000, accounts receivable of $32,000, and accounts payable of $12,000 if the new machine is acquired.Durable's income tax rate is expected to be 30 percent over the years affected by the investment.
Required: What is Durable's net initial investment (i.e., its after-tax initial cash outlay for the machine)?

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Definitions:

Direct Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the standard labor costs for the actual production achieved.

Standard Quantity

The predetermined amount of material or inputs expected to be used in the production of a product or service.

Standard Price

The predetermined cost of a single unit of input, such as materials or labor, used in standard costing practices.

Direct Labour

The labor costs for employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.