Touche Manufacturing Is Considering a Rearrangement of Its Manufacturing Operations

question 56

Essay

Touche Manufacturing is considering a rearrangement of its manufacturing operations.A consultant estimates that the rearrangement should result in after-tax cash savings of $6,000 the first year,$10,000 for the next two years,and $12,000 for the next two years.Interest is at 12%.Assume cash flows occur at the end of the year.
Required: Calculate the total present value of the cash flows.

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Definitions:

Original Cost

Original Cost refers to the initial monetary value spent to acquire an asset, including purchase price and any other associated costs necessary to get the asset ready for use.

Increased Revenues

The growth in money that a company brings in from its operations, indicating a rise in sales or other income sources.

Variable Costs

These are expenses that vary directly with changes in production volume or activity level.

Relevant Costs

Costs that should be considered when making a decision because they will be affected by the decision; these costs are future-oriented and differ among alternatives.