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Elements of Capital Budgeting
Elements of Capital Budgeting
Elements of Capital Budgeting
investment investment /
Cost of capital
Net Investment
It is the initial cost of the capital investment project. It
represents the initial cash outlay that is required to obtain
future returns or the net cash outflows to support a capital
investment project. In some instances, the net investment is
the sacrifice of an inflow of cash, that is, the opportunity
cost that arises when a benefit is rejected
Net investment
Initial cash outlay Pxx
Add: Additional cash outlay related to the asset Pxx
Additional working capital xx xx
Total Pxx
Less: Cash inflow arising from the sale of
old asset being replaced Pxx
Avoidable costs xx xx
Net investment Pxx
Net investment
Net investment - illustration
The management of Maingat company plans to replace a sorting machine that
was acquired several years ago at a cost of P60,000. The machine has been
depreciated to its residual value of P10,000. A new sorter can be purchased
for P96,000. The dealer will grant a trade-in allowance of P16,000 on the old
machine. If a new machine is not purchased, Maingat Company will spend
P10,000 to repair the old machine. Gains and losses on trade-in transactions
are not subject to income taxes. The cost to repair the old machine can be
deducted in computing income taxes. Income taxes are estimated at 40% of the
income subject to tax. Additional working capital required is P50,000.
Net investment - illustration
Net income
The excess of revenues over the expenses related to the investment,