Wickland Company installs a manufacturing machine in its production facility at the beginning of the year at a cost of $156,000. The machine's useful life is estimated to be 5 years, or 160,000 units of product, with a $4,000 salvage value. During its second year, the machine produces 25,600 units of product. Determine the machines' second year depreciation under the straight-line method.

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u. s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.