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:

Cost-Reimbursement Contract

A type of contract where the purchaser agrees to pay the supplier for all actual costs incurred plus a fee or profit.

Selling Price

The amount of money consumers pay to purchase a product or service, set by sellers based on costs, market demand, and competition.

Allocation System

A method of distributing resources, costs, or revenues among various departments, products, or activities based on predetermined criteria.

Cost Control

The practice of managing and reducing business expenses through efficient use of resources.