Question

Washington Company has two divisions: the Adams Division and the Jefferson Division. The following information pertains to last year's results: Adams Division Jefferson Division Net (after-tax) income $ 605,000 $ 315,000 Total capital employed 4,000,000 3,250,000 In addition, Washington Company's top management has set a minimum acceptable rate of return equal to 8%. Required: 1. Calculate the residual income for the Adams Division. $ 2. Calculate the residual income for the Jefferson Division

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Adams division:

Net income - 605000

Minimum acceptable income = [Total capital employed*Rate of return] = 4000000*0.08=320000

Residual income= NI-Minimum acceptable income=605000-320000=285000

Jefferson division:

Net income - 315000

Minimum acceptable income = [Total capital employed*Rate of return] = 3250000*0.08=260000

Residual income= NI-Minimum acceptable income= 315000-260000= 55000