Is it now 5 July 2024. The SMT has concluded that while the production facility could be performing better, demand for the PB-V range shows that the product is likely to be a commercial success, and sales have far exceeded expectations. You have the following conversation with Akida Agu, Finance Manager: "Sales for our PB-V range have been exceptional. To keep up with demand, Ben Morales, Production Director, has suggested transferring an old mixing machine from our original facility to our new facility. There are two potential options for this transfer. Option A involves transferring the machine and using it for six months. At the end of the six months, we would lease a new mixing machine that is larger and more efficient. Option B involves leasing the larger, more efficient mixing machine and selling the existing machine now. I have attached some financial information relating to this (Exhibit 1). I have a meeting with the SMT later on. Could you draft me a report before the meeting that explains: How the figures shown in Exhibit 1 would be used to make a decision on whether to choose Option A or Option B, giving reasons why each item is relevant or irrelevant to the decision. (sub-task (a)) If trends continue, the exceptional demand for our PB-V range will lead to a short-term cash surplus in a month. The SMT has noted that they would like to consider short-term investment opportunities for this cash. In your report, could you also include an explanation of: The factors that we need to consider when choosing short-term investments and two suggestions of suitable short-term investments for the surplus cash. (sub-task (b) Finally, we are preparing the financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2024. We have a legal issue that I believe could have an impact on these financial statements. I've attached the details of this issue to this email (Exhibit 2). In the report, could you include a commentary that explains: How to reflect the court case settlement and the 2,000 boxes of PB-V protein bar inventory in our financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2024. (sub-task (c))" Exhibit 1 - Financial information regarding the options for transferring machinery Option A Machinery operating costs for the period Machinery depreciation charge for the period Disposal value of machinery now Disposal value of machinery in 6 months' time Selling costs of machinery Cost of transporting machinery to the PB-V facility Cost of installing the machinery upon delivery to the PB-V facility Lease cost of new machinery for the 6 month period Transfer existing machinery now and sell it 6 months later C$ 80,000 4,000 42,500 500 1,000 1,200 Option B Sell existing machinery and lease new machinery now C$ 65,000 48,000 600 18,000 7