Develop a comprehensive analysis using npv

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As a manager, part of your role is to develop strategy, and share this strategy with various stakeholders within the organization. This assignment will allow you to take your findings as a manager and communicate these findings to those who are affected.

Your company has been presented with a decision on replacing a piece of equipment for a new computerized version that promotes efficiency for the upcoming year. As manager you will need to decide whether or not the purchase of the new equipment is a worthwhile investment and to communicate your recommendations to Executive Management for a final decision. To be convincing, sufficient support for your recommendations must be provided in order to be considered valid and accepted.

Existing Equipment
Original Cost	60,000
Present Book Value	30,000
Annual Cash Operating Costs	145,000
Current Market Value	15,000
Market Value in Ten Years	0
Remaining useful Life	10 years

Replacement Equipment
Cost	600,000
Annual Cash Operating Costs	50,000
Market Value in Ten Years	0
Useful Life	10 years

Other Information
Cost of Capital	10%
Payback requirement	6 years

In this assignment, use the information above to develop a comprehensive analysis using NPV, Payback Method, and IRR to develop a recommendation on replacing the existing equipment with a new computerized version. Develop an executive summary of your findings in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation format to present to Executive Management.

Do the following in your presentation:

Include a statement of the problem or topic, a concise analysis of the findings, and a recapitulation of any main conclusions or recommendations.
Be sure to incorporate specific details to highlight or support the summary including calculations.
Using your knowledge of capital budgeting techniques, explain how principles of capital budgeting, such as the payback method, IRR, and NPV, can be used to assess the potential projects and assist in the decision-making process.

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