Flint Tooling Company is considering replacing a machine that has been used in its factory for two years. Relevant data associated with the operations of the old machine and the new machine, neither of which has any estimated residual value, are as follows:

Old Machine
Cost of machine, eight-year life	$38,000
Annual depreciation (straight-line)	4,750
Annual manufacturing costs, excluding depreciation	12,400
Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses	2,700
Annual revenue	32,400
Current estimated selling price of the machine	12,900
New Machine
Cost of machine, six-year life	$57,000
Annual depreciation (straight-line)	9,500
Estimated annual manufacturing costs, exclusive of depreciation	3,400

Annual nonmanufacturing operating expenses and revenue are not expected to be affected by purchase of the new machine.

Required:

1. Prepare a differential analysis as of November 8 comparing operations using the present machine (Alternative 1) with operations using the new machine (Alternative 2). The analysis should indicate the differential profit that would result over the six-year period if the new machine is acquired. If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss.

Differential Analysis Continue with Old Machine (Alt. 1) or Replace Old Machine (Alt. 2) November 8

	Continue with Old Machine (Alternative 1)	Replace Old Machine (Alternative 2)	Differential Effect (Alternative 2)
Revenues:
Proceeds from sale of old machine
Costs:
Purchase price
Annual manufacturing costs (6 yrs.)
Profit (loss)

2. What other factors should be considered before a final decision is reached?

Are there any improvements in the quality of work turned out by the new machine?

What opportunities are available for the use of the funds required to purchase the new machine?

Are there any improvements in the quality of work turned out by the new machine and what opportunities are available for the use of the funds required to purchase the new machine?

What effect would this decision have on employee morale?

None of these choices are correct.