Cost Information CFO Lori Abbott believes that dealers will not adopt the new online system unless Northern Gas provides financial assistance to help them purchase or upgrade their computer network. Abbott estimates this one-time cost at $735,000. Northern Gas will also have to invest $150,000 in upgrading its own computer hardware. The cost of the software and the consulting fee for installing the system will be $235,000. The online system will enable Northern Gas to eliminate 25 clerical positions. Abbott estimates that the benefits of the new system's lower labor costs will have saved the company $1,365,000. use parentheses or a minus sign when entering costs

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Cost Information CFO Lori Abbott believes that dealers will not adopt the new online system unless Northern Gas provides financial assistance to help them purchase or upgrade their computer network. Abbott estimates this one-time cost at $735,000. Northern Gas will also have to invest $150,000 in upgrading its own computer hardware. The cost of the software and the consulting fee for installing the system will be $235,000 The online system will enable Northern Gas to eliminate 25 clerical positions. Abbott estimates that the benefits of the new system's lower labor costs will have saved the company $1,365,000