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Cost Accounting, 14e (Horngren/Datar/Rajan)Chapter 21 Capital Budgeting and Cost AnalysisObjective 21.11) Which of the following involves significant financial investments in projects to develop new products, expand production capacity, or remodel current production facilities? A) capital budgeting B) working capital C) master budgeting D) project-cost budgeting Answer: ADiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Reflective thinking2) The accounting system that corresponds to the project dimension in capital budgeting is the: A) net present value method B) internal rate of return C) accrual accounting rate of return D) life-cycle costing Answer: DDiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Reflective thinking3) Capital budgeting is the process of making long-run planning decisions for investments in projects. Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills4) A capital budget spans only a one-year period. Answer: FALSEExplanation: A capital budget normally is for a period of time greater than one year.Diff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills5) The identify projects stage of capital budgeting gathers information from all parts of the value chain to evaluate alternative projects.Answer: FALSEExplanation: This is the definition of the obtain information stage.Diff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills6) The obtain information stage of capital budgeting gathers information from all parts of the value chain to evaluate alternative projects.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills7) The make decisions by choosing among alternatives stage of the capital budgeting process consists of determining which investment yields the greatest benefit and the least cost to the organization. Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills8) The make predictions stage of the capital budgeting process consists of forecasting all potential net income additions that are attributable to the alternative projects. Answer: FALSEExplanation: The make predictions stage of the capital budgeting process consists of forecasting all potential cash flows attributable to the alternative projects. Diff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills9) The final activity in the capital budgeting process is to obtain funding and make the investments identified in the make decisions by choosing among alternatives stage of the process. Answer: FALSEExplanation: The implement decision, evaluate performance, and learn stage requires that after the funding is obtained and the investment is made, there is a follow-up wherin the realized cash flows are tracked, compared against the estimates, and plans are revised if necessary.Diff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills10) Match each one of the examples below with one of the stages of the capital budgeting decision model. Stages:1.Identify Projects2.Obtain Information3.Make Predictions4.Make Decisions by Choosing Among Alternatives5.Implement the Decision, Evaluate Performance, and Learn_a.Issuing corporate stock for the funds to purchase new equipment_b.Learning how to effectively operate Machine #8 only takes 15 minutes_c.The need to reduce the costs to process the vegetables used in producing goulash_d.Monitoring the costs to operate a new machine_e.Percentage of defective merchandise considered too high_f.Will introducing the new product substantially upgrade our image as a producer of quality products?_g.Research indicates there are five machines on the market capable of producing our product at a competitive cost._h.Use of the internal rate of return for each alternative Answer: a.5. Implement the Decision, Evaluate Performance, and Learnb.2. Obtain Informationc.1. Identify Projectsd.5. Implement the Decision, Evaluate Performance, and Learne.1. Identify Projectsf.2. Obtain Informationg.2. Obtain Informationh.4. Make Decisions by Choosing Among Alternatives Diff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Reflective thinking11) Explain why a corporations customer base is considered an intangible asset. Answer: A corporations customer base is considered an intangible asset because if it is handled properly, a corporations existing customers will be a source of revenues for an indefinite time period. One could make the case that the customer base is like an annuity a steady source of revenues and earnings. Thus it is an asset, although an intangible one. An existing customer usually will stay with a corporation if he or she is handled properly. Usually there is minimal marginal cost in retaining a customer other than producing a satisfactory product. In contrast, attracting new customers takes time, effort, and most times substantial marketing dollars. Thus, it is much easier to retain a current customer than to obtain a new one. This is why the existing customer base is considered an asset. Diff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Analytical skills12) Explain capital budgeting and then briefly discuss each of the five stages of a capital budgeting project? Answer: Capital budgeting is long-run planning for investment projects that usually have a life that is greater than one year. Stage 1 of a capital budgeting project is the identify projects stage in which a firm determines which types of capital investments are necessary to accomplish organization objectives and strategies. Stage 2 is the obtain information stage in which a firm gathers information from all parts of the value chain to analyze alternative projects. Stage 3 is the make predictions stage in which the firm forecasts all potential cash flows attributable to the alternative projects. Stage 4 is the make decisions by choosing among alternatives stage in which the firm determines which investment yields the greatest benefit and the least cost to the organization. Stage 5 is the implement the decision, evaluate performance, and learn stage that is further separated into two sub stages: (1) obtain funding and make the investments selected in the stage 4 process, and (2) track the realized cash flows, compare against the forecast numbers, and revise plans if necessary.Diff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Reflective thinking13) Cast Iron Stove Company wants to buy a molding machine that can be integrated into its computerized manufacturing process. It has received three bids for the machine and related manufacturers specifications. The bids range from $3,500,000 to $3,550,000. The estimated annual savings of the machines range from $260,000 to $270,000. The payback periods are almost identical and the net present values are all within $8,000 of each other. The president just doesnt know what to do about which vendor to choose since all of the selection criteria are so close together. Required: What suggestions do you have for the president? Answer: The president needs to consider nonfinancial and qualitative factors between the three vendors. Quality of output units, manufacturing flexibility, and cycle time are all additional factors that can be considered about the machines. Other items might include worker safety, ease of learning and using, and ease of maintenance. Diff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 1AACSB: Reflective thinkingObjective 21.21) The stage of the capital budgeting process that distinguishes which types of capital expenditure projects are necessary to accomplish organization objectives is the: A) identify projects stageB) make predictions stageC) obtain information stageD) make decisions by choosing among alternatives stageAnswer: ADiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking2) The stage of the capital budgeting process during which marketing is queried for potential revenue numbers is the: A) identify projects stageB) obtain information stageC) make predictions stageD) make decisions by choosing among alternatives stageAnswer: BDiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking3) The stage of the capital budgeting process that considers the expected costs and the expected benefits of alternative capital investments is the: A) identify projects stageB) make decisions by choosing among alternatives stageC) obtain information stageD) make predictions stageAnswer: DDiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking4) The stage of the capital budgeting process that chooses projects for implementation is the: A) make decisions by choosing among alternatives stageB) make predictions stageC) identify projects stageD) management-control stageAnswer: ADiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking5) The stage of the capital-budgeting process in which projects get underway and performance is monitored is the: A) implement the decision, evaluate performance, and learn stageB) make predictions stageC) identify projects stageD) management-control stageAnswer: ADiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking6) The two factors capital budgeting emphasizes are: A) qualitative and nonfinancial B) quantitative and nonfinancial C) quantitative and financial D) qualitative and financial Answer: CDiff: 1Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking7) Which of the following are NOT included in the formal financial analysis of a capital budgeting program? A) quality of the output B) safety of employees C) cash flow D) Neither A nor B are included. Answer: DDiff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking8) The stage of the capital budgeting process in which a firm obtains funding for the project is the: A) make decisions by choosing among alternatives stage. B) make predictions stage. C) obtain information stage.D) implement the decision, evaluate performance, and learn stage. Answer: DDiff: 1Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking9) Which capital budgeting technique(s) measure all expected future cash inflows and outflows as if they occurred at a single point in time? A) net present value B) internal rate of return C) payback D) Both A and B are correct. Answer: DDiff: 2Terms: capital budgeting, NPV method, IRR methodObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking10) Discounted cash flow methods for capital budgeting focus on: A) cash inflows B) operating income C) cash outflows D) Both A and C are correct. Answer: DDiff: 2Terms: discounted cash flow (DCF) methodsObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking11) Net present value is calculated using the: A) internal rate of return B) required rate of return C) rate of return required by the investment bankers D) None of these answers is correct. Answer: BDiff: 2Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking12) All of the following are methods that aid management in analyzing the expected results of capital budgeting decisions EXCEPT: A) accrual accounting rate-of-return method B) discounted cash-flow method C) future-value cash-flow method D) payback method Answer: CDiff: 2Terms: capital budgetingObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking13) The capital budgeting method which calculates the expected monetary gain or loss from a project by discounting all expected future cash inflows and outflows to the present point in time using the required rate of return is the: A) payback method B) accrual accounting rate-of-return method C) sensitivity method D) net present value method Answer: DDiff: 2Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Reflective thinking14) Assume your goal in life is to retire with two million dollars. How much would you need to save at the end of each year if interest rates average 6% and you have a 20-year work life? A) $29,130B) $54,369C) $240,204D) $752,952Answer: BExplanation: B) S (36.786) = $2,000,000S = $54,368.51Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Analytical skills15) Assume your goal in life is to retire with three million dollars. How much would you need to save at the end of each year if interest rates average 5% and you have a 25-year work life? A) $ 49,110B) $ 55,596C) $ 62,858D) $67,508Answer: CExplanation: C) Look up annuity factor in the table or use function on a calculator or computer.S (47.727) = $3,000,000S = $62,857.50Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Analytical skills16) Assume your goal in life is to retire with 2 million dollars. How much would you need to save at the end of each year if investment rates average 9% and you have a 15-year work life? A) $51,108B) $ 68,118C) $ 75,706D) $ 82,572Answer: BExplanation: B) Look up annuity factor in the table or use function on a calculator or computer.S (29.361) = $2,000,000S = $68,117.57Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Analytical skillsAnswer the following questions using the information below:Hawkeye Cleaners has been considering the purchase of an industrial dry-cleaning machine. The existing machine is operable for three more years and will have a zero disposal price. If the machine is disposed now, it may be sold for $120,000. The new machine will cost $400,000 and an additional cash investment in working capital of $120,000 will be required. The new machine will reduce the average amount of time required to wash clothing and will decrease labor costs. The investment is expected to net $100,000 in additional cash inflows during the year of acquisition and $300,000 each additional year of use. The new machine has a three-year life, and zero disposal value. These cash flows will generally occur throughout the year and are recognized at the end of each year. Income taxes are not considered in this problem. The working capital investment will not be recovered at the end of the assets life.17) What is the net present value of the investment, assuming the required rate of return is 10%? Would the company want to purchase the new machine? A) $164,000; yes B) $100,000; no C) $(100,000); yes D) $(164,000); no Answer: AExplanation: A) Yr. 0 ($120,000 - $400,000 - $120,000) 1.000 =$(400,000)Yr. 1 $100,000 0.909 =90,900Yr. 2 $300,000 0.826 =247,800Yr. 3 $300,000 0.751 =225,300$ 164,000Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Analytical skills18) What is the net present value of the investment, assuming the required rate of return is 24%? Would the company want to purchase the new machine? A) $(65,600); yes B) $(32,800); no C) $32,800; yes D) $65,600; no Answer: CExplanation: C) Yr. 0 ($120,000 - $400,000 - $120,000) 1.000 =$(400,000)Yr. 1 $ 100,000 0.806 =80,600Yr. 2 $300,000 0.650 =195,000Yr. 3 $300,000 0.524 =157,200 $ 32,800Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) method, required rate of return (RRR)Objective: 2AACSB: Analytical skillsAnswer the following questions using the information below:Jonesville Hospital has been considering the purchase of a new x-ray machine. The existing machine is operable for five more years and will have a zero disposal price. If the machine is disposed now, it may be sold for $90,000. The new machine will cost $650,000 and an additional cash investment in working capital of $20,000 will be required. The new machine will reduce the average amount of time required to take the x-rays and will allow an additional amount of business to be done at the hospital. The investment is expected to net $60,000 in additional cash inflows during the year of acquisition and $230,000 each additional year of use. The new machine has a five-year life, and zero disposal value. These cash flows will generally occur throughout the year and are recognized at the end of each year. Income taxes are not considered in this problem. The working capital investment will not be recovered at the end of the assets life.19) What is the net present value of the investment, assuming the required rate of return is 12%? Would the hospital want to purchase the new machine? A) $(97,340); no B) $51,430 no C) $ 97,340; yes D) $166,830; yes Answer: CExplanation: C) Yr. 0 ($90,000 - $650,000 - $20,000) 1.000 =$(580,000)Yr. 1 $ 60,000 0.893 =53,580Yr. 2 $230,000 0.797 =183,310Yr. 3 $230,000 0.712 =163,760Yr. 4 $230,000 0.636 =146,280Yr. 5 $230,000 0.567 =130,410$ 97,340Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2AACSB: Analytical skills20) What is the net present value of the investment, assuming the required rate of return is 20%? Would the hospital want to purchase the new machine? A) $33,910; yes B) $(33,910); no C) $(33,910); yes D) $50,700; yesAnswer: BExplanation: B) Yr. 0 ($90,000 - $650,000 - $20,000) 1.000 =$(580,000)Yr. 1 $ 60,000 0.833 =49,980Yr. 2 $230,000 0.694 =159,620Yr. 3 $230,000 0.579 =133,170Yr. 4 $230,000 0.482 =110,860Yr. 5 $230,000 0.402 =92,460$(33,910)Diff: 3Terms: net present value (NPV) methodObjective: 2