Question

The following relates to a proposed equipment purchase: Cost $ 157,000 Salvage value $ 5,000 Estimated useful life 4 years Annual net cash flows $ 52,600 Depreciation method Straight-line Ignoring income taxes, the annual net income amount used to calculate the accounting rate of return is

Answer 1

$14,850

Explanation:

Depreciable amount = $158,000 - $5,000 = $153,000

Annual depreciation = $38,250

Annual net income = $53,100 - $38,250 = $14,850.

Therefore, the annual net income amount used to calculate the accounting rate of return is $14,850