The Controller and Sales Manager Are at Odds Over the Pricing

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Essay

The controller and sales manager are at odds over the pricing of a new product.What major influences should be considered in pricing the new product? Discuss each briefly.

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Definitions:

Income Tax Rate

The percentage of income that is paid to the government as tax.

After-Tax Discount Rate

This is the discount rate that has been adjusted for taxes, used to evaluate the net present value of an investment after taking into account the tax implications.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset which assumes the asset loses an equal amount of value each year over its useful life.

Initial Investments

The upfront costs required to start a new project, business venture, or investment, including equipment, inventory, and property.