Kerwin Company Is Considering Purchase of Equipment That Costs $50,000

question 51

Multiple Choice

Kerwin Company is considering purchase of equipment that costs $50,000. If the useful life is expected to be 5 years and Crown's required rate of return is 12%, what is the minimum annual cash inflow that the equipment must offer for the investment to be acceptable? (Do not round your PV factors and intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

• A) $8,929
• B) $13,870
• C) $12,076
• D) $17,623

Understand the conditions under which professionals can be held liable for their actions and the defenses available to them.

Identify the role of auditing standards and the standard of care expected from professionals.

Comprehend the concept of privity and its implications for professional liability.

Recognize the significance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for accountants and auditors.

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Definitions:

Overproduction

Overproduction occurs when more goods are produced than are demanded by the market, often leading to excess inventory and wastage of resources.

Lost Sales

Revenue that was not earned due to an inability to meet customer demand or because the customer chose a competitor's product.

Customer Dissatisfaction

Negative feelings or a state of disappointment experienced by customers when products or services fail to meet their expectations.

Absorption Costing Income

The profit figure calculated under absorption costing, including all costs of production – both fixed and variable – in product costs, affecting reported income.