The equipment has a delivered cost of $57,000. An additional $3,000 is required to install the new equipment. The new control device falls into the 7-year class for depreciation and will be depreciated using MACRS as per the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and a further modification in 2005. At the end of 8 years, the estimated Salvage Value of the new equipment is $20,000.The existing control device has been in use for approximately 10 years, and it has been fully depreciated (that is, its book value is zero for the old device). However, its current market value for the old device is estimated to be $5,000. The applicable tax rate is 34%. The new control device requires lower maintenance costs and frees personnel who would otherwise monitor the system. In addition, it reduces product wastage. In total, it is estimated that during its eight-year life, the yearly savings will amount to $20,000 if the new control device is used. Yearly sales revenue is unchanged. The illustrative firm’s cost of capital is 16%. What would be the effect on the NPV if straight-line depreciation is used rather than MARCS? What would be the effect of an investment tax credit (ITC) on the analysis? Calculate and interpret the NPV assuming a 10% ITC.
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 equipment has a delivered cost of $57,000. An additional $3,000 is required to install the new equipment. The new control device falls into the 7-year class for depreciation and will be
What would be the effect on the
What would be the effect of an investment tax credit (ITC) on the analysis? Calculate and interpret the NPV assuming a 10% ITC.
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