In Addition to Considering Both the Division's Operating Income and Its

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In addition to considering both the division's operating income and its average total assets,residual income incorporates top management's target rate of return.

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Definitions:

Initial Cash Outlay

The initial funds and costs required to initiate a project, investment, or venture.

Pre-Tax Cost

The expense or cost incurred by an entity before the deduction of taxes.

Net Present Value

A financial measure that computes the disparity between the present value of cash coming in and going out over a certain period.

Flotation Cost

The total costs incurred by a company in issuing new securities, including underwriting, legal, registration, and distribution fees.