Your Firm Needs a Computerized Machine Tool Lathe That Costs

question 72

Multiple Choice

Your firm needs a computerized machine tool lathe that costs $50,000, requires $10,000 in installation, $5,000 in freight charges, and another $12,000 in maintenance for each year of its three-year life. After three years, this machine will be replaced. The machine falls into the MACRS three-year class life category. Assume a tax rate of 30 percent and a discount rate of 12 percent. Calculate the depreciation tax shield for this project in year 1.

• A)$6,499.35
• B)$6,886.00
• C)$5,999.40
• D)$5,554.40

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Definitions:

Cost Centers

Parts of an organization where costs can be identified and directly attributed, but which do not directly generate revenue.

Profit Centers

Parts of an organization that directly contribute to its profit through their operations and are responsible for their own revenues and costs.

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A management structure where decision-making and operations are distributed among various autonomous units or departments within an organization.

Profitability

A measure of the efficiency and effectiveness of a company in generating profit relative to its revenue or investments over a specific period.