Required: Compute Depreciation for 2009 and 2010 and the Book Value

question 91

Essay

Required:
Compute depreciation for 2009 and 2010 and the book value of the spooler at December 31, 2009 and 2010, assuming the double-declining-balance method is used.

Calculate and interpret the average accounting return (AAR) for project assessment.

Evaluate projects using the discounted payback rule.

Apply the concept of profitability index (PI) in project selection under capital rationing.

Understand the importance and process of capital budgeting in corporate finance.

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