Question

OCF from Several Approaches [L01] A proposed new project has projected sales of $125,000, costs of $59,000, and depreciation of $12,800. The tax rate is 35 percent. Calculate operating cash flow using the four different approaches described in the chapter and verify that the answer is the same in each case.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

In order to calculate the operating cash flow, we will get the value of net income. The income statement is calculated as;

Sales

$125,000

Less :

Costs

($59,000)

Depreciation

($12,800)

EBIT

$53,200

Less tax 35%

($18,620)

Net income

$34,580

1. Using the tax shield method

OCF = (Sales - Costs)(1 - Tax) + Tax(Depreciation)

OCF = ($125,000 - $59,000)(1 - 35%) + 35%($12,800)

OCF = ($66,000)(0.65) + $4,480

OCF = $42,900 + $4,480

OCF = 47,380

2. Using the financial calculation

OCF = EBIT + Depreciation - Taxes

OCF = $53,200 + $12,800 - $18,620

OCF = $47,380

3. Using the top down approach

OCF = Sales - Costs - Taxes

OCF = $125,000 - $59,000 - $18,620

OCF = $47,380

4. Using the bottom up approach

OCF = Net income + Depreciation

OCF = $34,580 + $12,800

OCF = $47,380