A company that uses EVA reported the following results for 20X4 and 20X5 (in millions): Average adjusted

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A company that uses EVA reported the following results for 20X4 and 20X5 (in millions):

Pretax operating income Cash taxes 20X4 5,698 1,676 20X5 5,700 1,600

Average adjusted invested capital was €20,308 million in 20X4 and €18,091 million in 20X5, and the cost of capital was 9 per cent in both 20X4 and 20X5.

1. Compute the company’s EVA for 20X4 and 20X5.

2. Compare the company’s performance in creating value for its shareholders in 20X5 with that in 20X4.

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Introduction To Management Accounting

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Authors: Alnoor Bhimani, Charles T. Horngren, Gary L. Sundem, William O. Stratton, Jeff Schatzberg

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