Assume That Five Years Have Passed Since Wyatt Issued This

question 77

Multiple Choice

Assume that five years have passed since Wyatt issued this debt.While tax rates have remained at 40%,interest rates have dropped so that Wyatt's current cost of debt capital is now only 4%.The present value of Wyatt's annual interest tax shield is now closest to:

• A)$2.8 million
• B)$40.0 million
• C)$60.0 million
• D)$70.0 million

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Controlling Account

The account in the general ledger that summarizes the balances of the accounts in a subsidiary ledger.

Purchases Journal

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Store Supplies

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Damaged Office Equipment

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