Differential Analysis for Machine Replacement Proposal Flint Tooling Company is considering replacing a machine that has been used in its factory for two years. Relevant data associated with the...




Differential Analysis for Machine Replacement Proposal


Flint Tooling Company is considering replacing a machine that has been used in its factory for two years. Relevant data associated with the operations of the old machine and the new machine, neither of which has any estimated residual value, are as follows:






















































Old Machine
Cost of machine, eight-year life$38,000
Annual depreciation (straight-line)4,750
Annual manufacturing costs, excluding depreciation12,400
Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses2,700
Annual revenue32,400
Current estimated selling price of the machine12,900

New Machine
Cost of machine, six-year life$57,000
Annual depreciation (straight-line)9,500
Estimated annual manufacturing costs, exclusive of depreciation3,400


Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses and revenue are not expected to be affected by purchase of the new machine.



Required:










1.Prepare a differential analysis as of November 8 comparing operations using the present machine (Alternative 1) with operations using the new machine (Alternative 2). The analysis should indicate the differential income that would result over the six-year period if the new machine is acquired. If an amount is zero, enter zero "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss.

























































Differential Analysis
Continue with Old Machine (Alt. 1) or Replace Old Machine (Alt. 2)
November 8
Continue with
Old Machine
(Alternative 1)
Replace Old
Machine
(Alternative 2)
Differential Effect
on Income
(Alternative 2)
Revenues:
Proceeds from sale of old machine$fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_1$fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_2$fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_3
Costs:
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Annual manufacturing costs (6 yrs.)fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_7fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_8fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_9
Income (Loss)$fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_10$fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_11$fill in the blank c2d05f04c075f9a_12











2.What other factors should be considered before a final decision is reached?



  1. Are there any improvements in the quality of work turned out by the new machine?

  2. What opportunities are available for the use of the funds required to purchase the new machine?

  3. Are there any improvements in the quality of work turned out by the new machine and what opportunities are available for the use of the funds required to purchase the new machine?

  4. What effect would this decision have on employee morale?

  5. None of these choices is correct.







Jun 10, 2022
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