FINANCIAL ACCT LL W/ACCESS
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Author: SPICELAND
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.14BE
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the manner in which the potential cost should be recorded by Company M.
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Motorola is a world leader in the development of cellular phone technology. During the year, the company becomes aware of potential costs due to (1) a product defect that is reasonably possible and is reasonably estimable, (2) a safety hazard that is probable and cannot be reasonably estimated, and (3) a new product warranty that is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Which of these potential costs, if any, should Motorola record?
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Johnson Limited is contemplating the installation of a new system that would allow for automated handling of customer
inquiries about their order status, account balances, etc. Currently all such inquiries are handled manually by customer service
representatives. The software for the new system would cost $230,000. An additional $161,000 would be required for one-time
installation costs. Management estimates that the new system would result in costs of $10,100 per year related to addressing
software issues and other technological problems that may arise. However, the new system is expected to reduce labour costs
by $71,000 per year.
Management estimates that the system would be used for five years. Severance costs related to the employees that would be
laid off after implementing the new system would be $20,500. Johnson Limited requires a return of at least 16% on investments
of this type.
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FINANCIAL ACCT LL W/ACCESS
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