Shields Company Has Gathered the Following Data on a Proposed

question 142

Multiple Choice

Shields Company has gathered the following data on a proposed investment project:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|}\hline \text { Investment Required in Equipment } & \$ 400,000 \\\hline \text { Annual Cash Inflows } & \$ 80,000 \\\hline \text { Salvage Value } & \$-0- \\\hline \text { Life of the Investment } & 10 \text { years } \\\hline \text { Discount Rate } & 10 \% \\\hline\end{array}$
(Ignore income taxes in this problem.)
-The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to which of the following?

• A) 5%.
• B) 10%.
• C) 15%.
• D) 20%.

Distinguish between noncash investing and financing activities and their reporting requirements.

Comprehend the impact of treasury stock transactions and changes in equity on the cash flows.

Understand how amortization of intangible assets affects operating activities in statement of cash flows.

Understand the process of preparing the statement of cash flows using the indirect method.

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