Carillion Company Is Considering the Disposal of Equipment That Is

question 69

Essay

Carillion Company is considering the disposal of equipment that is no longer needed for operations. The equipment originally cost $600,000 and accumulated depreciation to date totals $460,000. An offer has been received to lease the machine for its remaining useful life for a total of $310,000, after which the equipment will have no salvage value. The repair, insurance, and property tax expenses that would be incurred by Carillion Company on the machine during the period of the lease are estimated at $75,800. Alternatively, the equipment can be sold through a broker for $230,000 less a 10% commission.
Prepare a differential analysis report, dated June 15 of the current year, on whether the equipment should be leased or sold.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The divergence in total intended consumer expenditure on a product or service and the total actual expenditure.

Market Power

The ability of a company or entity to influence or control the terms and conditions of the market to some degree, affecting prices and competition.

Externalities

Financial consequences for unrelated third parties, which can manifest as either positive or negative effects.

Perfectly Competitive

Describes a market structure where many firms sell identical products, there are no barriers to entry, and no single buyer or seller can influence the market price.