Software Hub Is Deciding Whether to Purchase New Accounting Software

question 5

Multiple Choice

Software Hub is deciding whether to purchase new accounting software. The cost of the software package is $55,000, and its expected life is 10 years. The payback for this investment is four years. Assuming equal yearly cash flows, what are the expected annual net cash savings from the new software? (Assume the investment has zero salvage value.)

• A)$5,500
• B)$37,800
• C)$13,750
• D)$220,000

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Definitions:

Valuation Model

A framework or methodology used to determine the fair value of an asset, business, or investment based on its fundamentals and future earning potential.

FCFE

Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) is the amount of cash available for distribution to shareholders after all expenses, reinvestment, and debt payments have been made.

Intrinsic Value

The actual, inherent value of a financial asset, determined through fundamental analysis without considering its market price.

Per Share FCFE

Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) calculated on a per-share basis, indicating the amount of cash available to shareholders per share.