What is the incremental present value of the tax benefits resulting from calculating depreciation using the sum-of-the-years’-digits (SYD) method rather than the straight-line (SLN) method on this asset? Use the SYD and SLN functions in Excel to calculate depreciation charges. 2. What is the incremental present value of the tax benefits resulting from calculating depreciation using the double-declining-balance (DDB) method rather than the straight-line (SLN) method on this asset? Use the SLN and DDB functions in Excel to calculate depreciation charges. 3. What is the incremental present value of the tax benefits resulting from using MACRS rather than straight-line (SLN) depreciation? The asset qualifies as a 3-year asset. Use the half-year convention.

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program.which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management.b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience.c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma.d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

Carmen co. can further process product j to produce product d. product j is currently selling for $20 per pound and costs $15.75 per pound to produce. product d would sell for $38 per pound and would require an additional cost of $8.55 per pound to produce. what is the differential revenue of producing product d?

Lambert manufacturing has $100,000 to invest in either project a or project b. the following data are available on these projects (ignore income taxes.): project a project b cost of equipment needed now $100,000 $60,000 working capital investment needed now - $40,000 annual cash operating inflows $40,000 $35,000 salvage value of equipment in 6 years $10,000 - both projects will have a useful life of 6 years and the total cost approach to net present value analysis. at the end of 6 years, the working capital investment will be released for use elsewhere. lambert's required rate of return is 14%. the net present value of project b is: