DON CorpIs Contemplating the Purchase of a Machine That Will Produce

question 36

Essay

DON Corp.is contemplating the purchase of a machine that will produce net after-tax cash savings of $20,000 per year for five years.At the end of five years,the machine can be sold to realize after-tax cash flows of $5,000.Interest is 12%.Assume the cash flows occur at the end of each year.
Required: Calculate the total present value of the cash savings.

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Definitions:

Current Revenues

Income received by an entity within its normal business operations and within the current accounting period.

Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market

An accounting principle that values inventory at the lesser of its historical cost or the market replacement cost, ensuring inventory is not overstated.

Inventory Valuation

The method used to calculate the cost associated with an inventory, which can impact the cost of goods sold and net income.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, indicating the company's actual financial performance over a specific period.