Baxter Contractors Is Evaluating the Lease Versus the Purchase of a $329,000

question 10

Multiple Choice

Baxter Contractors is evaluating the lease versus the purchase of a $329,000 machine.The machine will be depreciated using MACRS over a 4-year period,after which the machine will be worthless.MACRS allows for 33.33 percent,44.44 percent,14.82 percent,and 7.41 percent depreciation over years 1 to 4,respectively.The machine could be leased for $105,000 a year for 4 years.The firm can borrow money at 9.5 percent and has a 35 percent tax rate.The firm does not expect to pay any taxes for the next 5 years.What is the net advantage to leasing?

• A)-$4,587
• B)-$7,471
• C)-$18,640
• D)-$21,651
• E)-$30,277

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Definitions:

Cost Recovery Method

A revenue recognition method where no profit is recognized until the costs of the sold goods or services are fully recovered.

Installment Sales

A method of sale that allows the buyer to make payments over a period of time, while the seller recognizes income as payments are received.

Collectibility

The likelihood or ability of a company to collect payments from customers for goods or services provided, considered when recognizing revenue.

Completed Transaction Method

An accounting method that recognizes revenue and expenses only when a transaction has been completed.