Margarite's Enterprises Is Considering a New Project

question 63

Multiple Choice

Margarite's Enterprises is considering a new project. The project will require $325,000 for new fixed assets, $160,000 for additional inventory and $35,000 for additional accounts receivable. Short-term debt is expected to increase by $100,000 and long-term debt is expected to increase by $300,000. The project has a 5-year life. The fixed assets will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the life of the project. At the end of the project, the fixed assets can be sold for 25% of their original cost. The net working capital returns to its original level at the end of the project. The project is expected to generate annual sales of $554,000 and costs of $430,000. The tax rate is 35% and the required rate of return is 15%.
-What is the cash flow recovery from net working capital at the end of this project?

• A)$95,000
• B)$147,812
• C)$195,000
• D)$247,812
• E)$295,000

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Definitions:

Underapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred, creating a discrepancy in cost accounting.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A case where the overhead costs designated for production are higher than the overhead expenses that actually happened.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including both materials and labor costs.

Direct Labor Cost

Expenses that are directly associated with the labor used in producing goods or services, including wages for workers who physically manufacture a product.