Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making
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Author: Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger
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Chapter 11, Problem 31E
Use the following information for Exercises 11-31 and 11-32:
Washington Company has two divisions: the Adams Division and the Jefferson Division. The following information pertains to last year’s results:
Washington’s actual cost of capital was 12%.
Exercise 11-31 Economic Value Added
Refer to the information for Washington Company above.
Required:
- 1. Calculate the EVA for the Adams Division.
- 2. Calculate the EVA for the Jefferson Division.
- 3. CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION Is each division creating or destroying wealth?
- 4. CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION Describe generally the types of actions that Washington’s management team could take to increase Jefferson Division’s EVA?
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Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making
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