Differential Analysis for Machine Replacement Kim Kwon Digital Components Company assembles circuit boards by using...
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Differential Analysis for Machine Replacement Kim Kwon Digital Components Company assembles circuit boards by using a manually operated machine to insert electronic components. The original cost of the machine is $54,700, the accumulated depreciation is $21,900, its remaining useful life is five years, and its residual value is negligible. On May 4 of the current year, a proposal was made to replace the present manufacturing procedure with a fully automatic machine that has a purchase price of $113,800. The automatic machine has an estimated useful life of five years and no significant residual value. For use in evaluating the proposal, the accountant accumulated the following annual data on present and proposed operations: Present Operations Proposed Operations Sales $173,400 $173,400 Direct materials $59,100 $59,100 Direct labor 41,000 Power and maintenance 3,800 20,200 1,400 4,500 Taxes, insurance, etc. Selling and administrative expenses 41,000 41,000 Total expenses $146,300 $124,800 a. Prepare a differential analysis dated May 4, to determine whether to continue with the old machine (Alternative 1) or replace the old machine (Alternative 2). Prepare the analysis over the useful life of the new machine. If an amount is zero, enter "0". Differential Analysis Continue with Old Machine (Alt. 1) or Replace Old Machine (Alt. 2) May 4 Continue with Old Machine Replace Old Machine Differential Effect on Income (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Sales (5 years) Costs: Purchase price Direct materials (5 years) Direct labor (5 years) Power and maintenance (5 years) punt 111110) Taxes, insurance, etc. (5 years) Selling and admin. expenses (5 years) Income (Loss)
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