roblem 9-07 firm has earnings of $23,000 before interest, depreciation, and taxes. A new piece of equipment is installed at a cost of $9,000. The equipment will be depreciated over five years, and the firm pays 15 percent of its earnings in taxes. What are the earnings and cash flows for the firm in cars 2 and 5, using the two methods of depreciation? Use Exhibit 9.4 to answer the questions. Round your answers to the nearest dolor Modified Accelerated Straight line Cost Recovery Year 2 Year 5 Year 2 Year 5 Earnings before depreciation and taxes Deprecation expense Earnings after depreciation Taxes (15 tax rate) UTILID FIDOID Net earnings Cash flow Check My Work