Michael Company is considering the purchase of a new computer equipment to  improve its production scheduling. This new equipment would cost $300,000  with working capital of $14,000 to be committed for the life of the asset.  Management estimates that the equipment will improve after-tax cash flows  (which already include the tax shield from depreciation) by $96,500 per year.  The equipment will have an estimated useful life of four years with no  residual value. Michael Company has a minimum required return for similar  investments of 10%. Assume that the asset will be placed in service at the  beginning of the fiscal year. Calculate the net present value for this  investment opportunity.

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Michael Company is considering the purchase of a new computer equipment to 
improve its production scheduling. This new equipment would cost $300,000 
with working capital of $14,000 to be committed for the life of the asset. 
Management estimates that the equipment will improve after-tax cash flows 
(which already include the tax shield from depreciation) by $96,500 per year. 
The equipment will have an estimated useful life of four years with no 
residual value. Michael Company has a minimum required return for similar 
investments
of 10%. Assume that the asset will be placed in service at the 
beginning of the fiscal year. Calculate the net present value for this 
investment opportunity.

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