Hupta Corporation -Net Income Is Expected to Increase by 10% for the 2

question 43

Multiple Choice

Hupta Corporation
$$\begin{array} { l r } & \mathbf { 2 0 0 5 } \\\text { Net income } & \$ 6,000 \\\text { Dividends } & \$ 2,000 \\\text { Total assets-12/31/05 } & \$ 50,000 \\\text { Total liabilities-12/31/05 }& \$ 20,000 \\\text { Number of shares outstanding } & 1,000 \\\text { Cost of equity } & 10 \%\end{array}$$
-Net income is expected to increase by 10% for the next year, and dividend payout ratio is expected to remain constant. After 2006, residual earnings are expected to decrease to zero. Using the earnings-based valuation method, what is the value per share of Hupta stock as of 12/31/05?

• A)$33.60
• B)$33.27
• C)$32.73
• D)$30.00

---

Definitions:

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause the cost of activities to increase or decrease, ultimately affecting the overall costs of products or services.

Direct Method

A method of reporting the cash flows from operating activities as the difference between the operating cash receipts and the operating cash payments.

ABC

Activity-Based Costing, a method that allocates overhead and indirect costs to related products and services based on their usage.

Support Department Costs

Expenses related to departments that do not directly contribute to the production of goods or services but provide necessary support, such as IT and HR.