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In Chapter 14, we discussed performance measurement in investment centers, where the managers have decision authority over asset usage (for example, adding new plants). The financial performance measures discussed in Chapter 14 (ROI, residual income, and EVA) were based on accounting income, which measures plant cost by depreciation. Why is it possible that a project to build a new plant can have a negative residual income in the first year, but have a positive net present value?

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E3.20 (Appendix 3A) Converting Indirect Method Cash Flows to Direct Method Cash Flows. The Burnet Corporation disclosed the following statement of earnings in its current annual report (amounts in thousands): Earnings Statement Revenues Cost of goods sold Gross margin Depreciation and amortization expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Operating income. Unusual gain on sale of land Net income.. Current Year $2,430 (1,200) 1,230 (260) (240) 730 70 $ 800 In addition, the company reported the following data regarding its operating cash flow in its year-end statement of cash flow (amounts in thousands): TA 6 SALSHAN Ona af (Indirect Method) Operating activities Net income Statement of Cash Flow Depreciation and amortization expense Accounts receivable Inventory.. Accounts payable Gain on sale of land Cash flow from operating activities. Current Year $800 260 (250) (5) 50 (70) $785 Using the above information for the current year, construct the Burnet Corporation's cash flow…
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Ino Pharmaceuticals is evaluating its Vioxx division, an investment center. The division has a $68,000 controllable margin and $450,000 of sales. How much will Ino's average operating assets be when its return on investment is 10%?
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