The Cliney Co. is considering investing $40,000 in a piece of new equipment. If the project is accepted, it would generate cash revenues of $15,000 per year and cash costs of $5,000 per year for the next 10 years. The equipment is expected to be sold for $8,000 at the end of year 10. Assume Cliney uses straight-line depreciation to compute depreciation expense for all purposes. What is the net cash inflow in year 10? Assume Cliney has a 35% tax rate. a. $6,800 b. $8,000 c. $10,000 d. $15,000 e. None of the above
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
The Cliney Co. is considering investing $40,000 in a piece of new equipment. If the project is accepted, it would generate cash revenues of $15,000 per year and cash costs of $5,000 per year for the next 10 years. The equipment is expected to be sold for $8,000 at the end of year 10. Assume Cliney uses straight-line
What is the net
a. $6,800
b. $8,000
c. $10,000
d. $15,000
e. None of the above
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