FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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First United Bank Inc. is evaluating three capital investment projects using the net present value method. Relevant data related to the projects are summarized as follows:

  Branch
Office
Expansion
Computer
System
Upgrade
ATM
Kiosk
Expansion
Amount to be invested $686,053   $516,654   $295,458  
Annual net cash flows:            
  Year 1 411,000   288,000   177,000  
  Year 2 382,000   259,000   122,000  
  Year 3 349,000   230,000   89,000  

 

Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest
Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20%
1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833
2 0.890 0.826 0.797 0.756 0.694
3 0.840 0.751 0.712 0.658 0.579
4 0.792 0.683 0.636 0.572 0.482
5 0.747 0.621 0.567 0.497 0.402
6 0.705 0.564 0.507 0.432 0.335
7 0.665 0.513 0.452 0.376 0.279
8 0.627 0.467 0.404 0.327 0.233
9 0.592 0.424 0.361 0.284 0.194
10 0.558 0.386 0.322 0.247 0.162

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1.  Assuming that the desired rate of return is 20%, prepare a net present value analysis for each project. Use the present value of $1 table above. If required, use the minus sign to indicate a negative net present value. If required, round to the nearest dollar.

  Branch
Office
Expansion
Computer
System
Upgrade
ATM Kiosk
Expansion
Present value of net cash flow total $fill in the blank 1 $fill in the blank 2 $fill in the blank 3
Less amount to be invested: $fill in the blank 4 $fill in the blank 5 $fill in the blank 6
Net present value $fill in the blank 7 $fill in the blank 8 $fill in the blank 9

 

2.  Determine a present value index for each project. If required, round your answers to two decimal places.

  Present Value Index
Branch Office Expansion fill in the blank 10
Computer System Upgrade fill in the blank 11
Install Internet Bill-Pay fill in the blank 12

3.  Which project offers the largest amount of present value per dollar of investment?

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