ABC Company is considering a new project. The required new equipment will cost $65,101 and has a 3-year MACRS life, with the allowed depreciation rates of 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41% for Years 1 through 4.  The new project is expected to generate constant annual sales of $88,153 and operating costs (excluding depreciation) equal to 40% of annual sales.  It also expects an increase in net operating working capital equal to 12.4% of annual sales for each of the next three years.  The company's tax rate is 35%.  What is the net cash flow in YEAR 1 of this new project?  Do not discount the cash flows to year 0.  Round your answer to the nearest dollar, but do not include % in your answer, e.g., xx,xxx. (Hint: Use the Net (Operating) Cash Flow formula.)

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ABC Company is considering a new project. The required new equipment will cost $65,101 and has a 3-year MACRS life, with the allowed depreciation rates of 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41% for Years 1 through 4.  The new project is expected to generate constant annual sales of $88,153 and operating costs (excluding depreciation) equal to 40% of annual sales.  It also expects an increase in net operating working capital equal to 12.4% of annual sales for each of the next three years.  The company's tax rate is 35%. 

What is the net cash flow in YEAR 1 of this new project?  Do not discount the cash flows to year 0.  Round your answer to the nearest dollar, but do not include % in your answer, e.g., xx,xxx. (Hint: Use the Net (Operating) Cash Flow formula.)

 
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