Because of rapidly advancing technology, Stuart publications Corporation is considering replacing its existing typesetting machine with leased equipment. The old machine, purchased two years ago, has an expected useful life of six years and is in good condition Apparently, it will continue to perform as expected for the remaining four years of its expected useful life. A four year lease for equipment with comparable productivity can be obtained for $13,000 per year. The following data apply to the old machine. Original cost $167,000 Accumulated depreciation $67,000 Current market value $93,000
Because of rapidly advancing technology, Stuart publications Corporation is considering replacing its existing typesetting machine with leased equipment. The old machine, purchased two years ago, has an expected useful life of six years and is in good condition Apparently, it will continue to perform as expected for the remaining four years of its expected useful life. A four year lease for equipment with comparable productivity can be obtained for $13,000 per year. The following data apply to the old machine.
Original cost $167,000
Current market value $93,000
Estimated Salvage value $5,000
Required
a) Determine the annual opportunity cost of using the old machine based on your computations, recommend whether to replace it.
b) Determine the total cost of the lease over the four-year contract. Based on your computations, recommend whether to replace the old machine.
a) Annual opportunity cost
Should the old machine be replaced?
b) Total lease cost should the old machine be replaced?
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