Within a large rental corporation where the commercial rental segment dominated, Kenneth managed the residential rental segment Kenneth enjoyed taking the underdog role, trying to generate more income and higher returns than corporate expected. The corporate minimum required return was 8%, while its WACC was 7%. He recently became aware of new rental properties in a prime location. He assumed he'd be able to secure two key rental properties in his target area. He considered where his division stood in terms of profitability and asset position at year-end, and created a projection for the next year as follows. Sales Gross margin Operating income After-tax operating income Operating assets Total assets Current liabilities Current Year-End $657,000 285,000 139,000 102,000 1,440,000 1,700,000 197,000 Projected Next Year $807,000 399,000 195,000 140,900 2,220,000 2,480,000 270,000

Within a large rental corporation where the commercial rental segment dominated, Kenneth managed the residential rental segment Kenneth enjoyed taking the underdog role, trying to generate more income and higher returns than corporate expected. The corporate minimum required return was 8%, while its WACC was 7%. He recently became aware of new rental properties in a prime location. He assumed he'd be able to secure two key rental properties in his target area. He considered where his division stood in terms of profitability and asset position at year-end, and created a projection for the next year as follows. Sales Gross margin Operating income After-tax operating income Operating assets Total assets Current liabilities Current Year-End $657,000 285,000 139,000 102,000 1,440,000 1,700,000 197,000 Projected Next Year $807,000 399,000 195,000 140,900 2,220,000 2,480,000 270,000

Financial And Managerial Accounting

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