Maria Turner just graduated from college with a degree in accounting. She planned to enroll immediately in the masters program at her university but has been offered a lucrative job at a well-known company. The job is exactly what Maria hoped to find after obtaining her graduate degree.

In anticipation of masters program classes, Maria already spent $450 to apply for the program. Tuition is $8,000 per year, and the program will take two years to complete. Marias expected salary after completing the masters program is approximately $60,000. If she pursues the masters degree, Maria would stay in her current home that is near the campus and costs $600 per month in rent. She also would remain at her current job that pays $25,000 per year. Additionally, Marias immediate family is nearby. She spends considerable time with family and friends, especially during the holidays. This would not be possible if she accepts the job offer because of the distance from her new location.

The job Maria has been offered includes a salary of $50,000. She would have to relocate to another state, but her employer would pay $5,000 for moving expenses. Marias rent in the new location would be approximately $800 per month. The new location is a fast-growing, active city that offers a number of cultural activities that Maria would enjoy. The city is also home to Marias favorite Major League Baseball team, and she would expect to buy season tickets.

Required:

Help Maria make her decision by categorizing the factors involved in making her choice. Complete the following chart regarding the factors in Marias decision. A single factor may have multiple columns checked.

For each of the following items, identify the differential amount in Marias alternatives. For example, the incremental cost of tuition is $16,000 if Maria chooses to pursue the masters degree.