Server Population

Question 1

Assignment 3: Time Value of Money Calculations The IT department has requested an update in its server population. This upgrade is required to maintain a competitive position. The CEO has asked that you evaluate the project and submit a recommendation to her, in terms of whether the company should move forward with this request. The calculated value of the project is a reduction of expenses, including power and replacement costs, as shown in Table-1: Year Decrease in Expenses 1 $30,000.00 2 $100,000.00 3 $120,000.00 4 $100,000.00 5 $30,000.00 Assume the impact after five years to be immeasurable. The cost of capital to the firm is currently 8% and the cost of the project today is $286,000. Required: •Calculate the net present value of the project

•Calculate the internal rate of return

•Calculate the payback period

•Calculate the discounted payback period Submit an Excel file with your calculations, and a 2-to-5-page paper that explains the calculations and provides your final assessment and decision. Justify your recommendations. The paper must be submitted as a Word document and it must follow APA style guidelines.

Question 2

Distinguish between direct and indirect costs in a corporate bankruptcy