Q2: J & J Enterprises is formed on December 31, 2000. At that point it buys one asset costing $2,487. The asset has a three-year life with no salvage value and is expected to generate cash flows of $1,000 on December 31 in the years 2001, 2002, and 2003. Actual results are exactly the same as plan. Depreciation is the firms only expense. All income is to be distributed as dividends on the three dates mentioned. Other information:

• The price index stands at 100 on December 31, 2000. It goes up to 104 and 108 on January 1, 2002 and 2003, respectively.

• Net realizable value of the asset on December 31 in the years 2001, 2002, and 2003 is $1,500, $600, and 0, respectively.

• Replacement cost for a new asset of the same type is $2,700, $3,000, and $3,300 on the last day of the year in 2001, 2002, and 2003, respectively.

• Revenue is $1,000 per year and the internal rate of return is 10% and all cash flows are received (and distributed) on December 31.

Required: (please answer the question with an explanation)

Income statements for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003 under:

Historical costing

General price-level adjustment

Exit valuation

Replacement cost

Discounted cash flows