EBK HORNGREN'S COST ACCOUNTING
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.50P
Equipment replacement decisions and performance evaluation. Susan Smith manages the Wexford plant of Sanchez Manufacturing. A representative of Darnell Engineering approaches Smith about replacing a large piece of manufacturing equipment that Sanchez uses in its process with a more efficient model. While the representative made some compelling arguments in favor of replacing the 3-year-old equipment, Smith is hesitant. Smith is hoping to be promoted next year to manager of the larger Detroit plant, and she knows that the accrual-basis net operating income of the Wexford plant will be evaluated closely as part of the promotion decision. The following information is available concerning the equipment-replacement decision:
| Old Machine | New Machine | |
| Original cost | $900,000 | $540,000 |
| Useful life | 5 years | 2 years |
| Current age | 3 years | 0 years |
| Remaining useful life | 2 years | 2 years |
| $540,000 | Not acquired yet | |
| Book value | $360,000 | Not acquired yet |
| Current disposal value (in cash) | $216,000 | Not acquired yet |
| Terminal disposal value (in cash 2 years from now) | $0 | $0 |
| Annual operating costs (maintenance, energy, repairs, coolants, and so on) | $995,000 | $800,000 |
Sanchez uses straight-line depreciation on all equipment. Annual depreciation expense for the old machine is $180,000 and will be $270,000 on the new machine if it is acquired. For simplicity, ignore income taxes and the time value of money.
- 1. Assume that Smith’s priority is to receive the promotion and she makes the equipment-replacement decision based on the next one year’s accrual-based net operating income. Which alternative would she choose? Show your calculations.
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- 2. What are the relevant factors in the decision? Which alternative is in the best interest of the company over the next 2 years? Show your calculations.
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