Trunks Company estimates that pretax earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013, will be $230,000 if

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Trunks Company estimates that pretax earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013, will be $230,000 if it operates without borrowed capital. Income tax is 40% of earnings. Average stockholders' equity for 2013 is $740,000. Assuming that the company is able to borrow $800,000 at 12% interest, indicate the effects on net income and return on equity if borrowed capital earns (1) 15% and (2) 8%. Explain the cause of the variations.
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0538479738

18th edition

Authors: Earl K. Stice, James D. Stice

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