The Flow-To-Equity Approach Has Been Used by the Firm to Value

question 38

Multiple Choice

The flow-to-equity approach has been used by the firm to value their capital budgeting projects. The total investment cost at time 0 is $640,000. The company uses the flow-to-equity approach because they maintain a target debt to value ratio over project lives. The company has a debt to equity ratio of 0.5. The present value of the project including debt financing is $810,994. What is the relevant initial investment cost to use in determining the value of the project?

• A) $170,994
• B) $267,628
• C) $372,372
• D) $543,366
• E) $640,000

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Definitions:

Projected Benefit Obligation

An actuarial estimate of the total present value of future retirement benefits earned to date, adjusted for expected future salary increases.

Prior Service Cost

The expense recognized in pension accounting when a plan is amended to increase benefits for service provided by employees in prior years.

Ending Balance

The amount of money in an account at the end of a financial period, after all transactions have been accounted for.

Plan Assets

The resources set aside to pay employee benefits under a pension or other post-employment benefit plan.