Avicorp has a $ 11.9 million debt issue outstanding, with a 6.1 % coupon rate. the debt has semi-annual coupons, the next coupon is due in six months, and the debt matures in five years. it is currently priced at 94 % of par value. a. what is avicorp's pre-tax cost of debt? note: compute the effective annual return. b. if avicorp faces a 40 % tax rate, what is its after-tax cost of debt? note: assume that the firm will always be able to utilize its full interest tax shield.

Precision dyes is analyzing two machines to determine which one it should purchase. the company requires a rate of return of 15 percent and uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of its equipment. ignore bonus depreciation. machine a has a cost of $462,000, annual aftertax cash outflows of $46,200, and a four-year life. machine b costs $898,000, has annual aftertax cash outflows of $16,500, and has a seven-year life. whichever machine is purchased will be replaced at the end of its useful life. which machine should the company purchase and how much less is that machine's eac as compared to the other machine's

Which of the following statements is true regarding the reporting of outside interests and the management of conflicts? investigators are responsible for developing their own management plans for significant financial interests. the institution must report identified financial conflicts of interest to the u.s. office of research integrity. investigators must disclose their significant financial interests related to their institutional responsibilities and not just those related to a particular project. investigators must disclose all of their financial interests regardless of whether they are related to a research project.

True or false payroll withholding includes income tax, social security tax, medicare tax as well as money you deduct for your retirement fund.