Cash inflow from selling the old helicopter

Assignment Help Accounting Basics
Reference no: EM13154793

Bar T Ranches, Inc. is considering buying a new helicopter for $350,000. The company's old helicopter has a book value of $85,000, but will only bring $60,000 if it is sold. The old helicopter can be depreciated at the rate of $13,500 per year for the next four years. The new helicopter can be depreciated using the 5-year MARCS schedule. The new helicopter is expected to save $62,000 after taxes through reduced fuel and maintenance expenses. Bar T Ranches is in the 34% tax bracket and has a 12% cost of capital.

a. What is the cash inflow from selling the old helicopter?

b. What is the net cost of the new helicopter?

c. Calculate the incremental depreciation of the new helicopter

d. Calculate the net cash flows for the purchase

e. Calculate the net present value of the helicopter purchase and state whether or not the firm should buy it

Reference no: EM13154793

Questions Cloud

Flip a coin 20 times : Flip a coin 20 times and 5 heads are obtained. Let p denote the probability of getting a head from each flip. Do a conservative test of size 0.06 for H0:p= 0.4
Principal differences between activity-based costing : What are the principal differences between activity-based costing (ABC) and traditional product costing?
What policy might you suggest to the government : what will happen to the price level and output? Using the AS/AD model, demonstrate your predictions graphically. what policy might you suggest to the government?
Derive a conservative : Derive a conservative one-sided upper 95% confidence interval for θ if x=4 is observed.
Cash inflow from selling the old helicopter : What is the cash inflow from selling the old helicopter? What is the net cost of the new helicopter? Calculate the incremental depreciation of the new helicopter
What is the nash equilibrium price charged by firm : The marginal cost of production is $1.40 to firm 1 and $3.20 to firm 2. The transportation cost is $1 per mile. What is the Nash equilibrium price charged by firm 1? What is the Nash equilibrium price charged by firm 2?
What is the partial pressure of the nitrogen gas : A mixture of O2, CO2, and N2 has a total pressure of 697. torr. In this mixture the partial pressure of O2 is 143. torr and the partial pressure of CO2 is 197. torr. What is the partial pressure of the N2 (in torr)?
What is the objective of accounting standards : A sound foundation is necessary for success in any task from building a house to putting on make-up. In terms of U.S. Accounting Standards, it is also necessary to have a sound foundation, referred to as the conceptual framework. Let's discuss it ste..
Discuss the steps the oligopoly should take to address : Assume that a very competitive start-up enters the market in direct competition with the oligopoly you described in the e-Activity, initially gaining a 12% market share.

Reviews

Write a Review

 

Accounting Basics Questions & Answers

  Calculate depreciation expense for year 2013

A company acquired a new high-tech printing press on January 1, 2011, for $90,000. At that time, the company estimated the press would have a six-year life and salvage value of $6,000.

  Prepare a differential analysis report

Prepare a differential analysis report, dated June 15 of the current year(2009), on whether the equipment should be leased or sold.

  Expected cash receipts from current and past sales

Assume that total sales for January are budgeted to be $50,000. What are the expected cash receipts for January from the current and past sales?

  Direct-indirect foreign investment

What are some advantages and disadvantages of different types of direct and indirect foreign investments?

  Annual payment due on the note

The note requires annual payments of $15,208, with the first payment occurring on the last day of the fiscal year. The first payment consists of interest of $4,400 and principal repayment of $10,808. The journal entry Hawthorne would record to mak..

  Continued existence of countertrade

How do you describe the continued existence of counter trade? Under what scenarios may its popularity increase still further by the year 2015?

  Describe ifrs and gaap

Evaluate at least three significant differences and similarities between IFRS and GAAP and the impact these similarities and differences can have on financial statements.

  Evidence of formation of panethnic identity

The term Hispanic is an umbrella terms for people from many different Spanish-speaking cultures in the Western Hemisphere. Although the grouping includes a wide range of cultures there is evidence of the formation of a panethnic identity. What do ..

  Net income for the year amounted

The owner's equity in a business amounted to $56,000 at the beginning of the year and $100,000 at the end of the year. The owner had made no additional investments and had withdrawn $19,000 during the year. The net income for the year amounted to ..

  What total amount of cash did risen receive

On July 1, 2007, Risen Co. issued 1500 of its 10%, $1,000 bonds at 99 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated April 1, 2007 and mature on April 1, 2017. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. What total amount of cash did Ri..

  Apply the comparable profits method to assess the reasonable

Using this information regarding comparable uncontrolled U.S. distributors, apply the comparable profi ts method to assess the reasonableness of Flagco's reported profi ts. In addition, if an adjustment to Flagco's reported profi ts is required, comp..

  Determine the dividends received deduction

In each of the following independent situations, determine the dividends received deduction. Assume that none of the corporate shareholders owns 20% or more of the stock in the corporations paying the dividends.

Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd