Your company manufactures scientific calculators. there are two options, a and b, that may increase plant capacity. the parameters associated with each option have been estimated. (20 points) option a b initial cost, $ -45000 -58000 maintenance cost, $/year -8000 -4000 salvage value, $ 4000 6000 useful life, years 6 6 a. evaluate each option and answer which one should be selected based on a net present value comparison at an interest rate of 12% per year? (10 points) b. your company has a standard practice of evaluating all options over a 3-year period. if a study period of 3 years is used and the salvage values are not expected to change, which option should be selected? (10 points)

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Dyed-denim corporation is seeking to lower the costs of value creation and achieve a low-cost position. as a result, it plans to move its manufacturing plant from the u. s. to thailand, which based on company research, is the optimal location for production. this strategic move will most likely allow the company to realize

Kimberly has been jonah in preparing his personal income tax forms for a couple of years. jonah's boss recommended kimberly because she had done a good job setting up the company's new accounting system. jonah is very satisfied with kimberly's work and feels that the fees she charges are quite reasonable. kimberly would be classified as a(n) (a) independent auditor (b) private accountant (c) public accountant (d) accounting broker