FIN3701 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 (232193) -
DUE 16 September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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, FIN3701 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (232193) - DUE 16 September 2024
QUESTION 1 [25 marks]
Bakoni Group (Pty) Ltd is considering investing in a new cable car. The company can either
borrow the funds required to purchase the cable car or it can enter into a finance lease with a
reputable finance house. The current tax rate is 28%, and tax is payable in the year that it is
incurred. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) will allow lease, interest and
maintenance costs to be deducted for tax purposes. Assume that Bakoni Group (Pty) Ltd has
sufficient taxable income to ensure that all deductions can be made immediately (i.e. there is no
assessed loss). Lease option: Finance lease payments of R90 000 per year, payable in arrears,
will need to be made for a period of five years. Bakoni Group (Pty) Ltd will be responsible for
maintenance costs of R50 000 per year, beginning in year 2. Purchasing option: The company
can get the funds required to purchase the cable car through a five-year loan from Absa Bank at
an interest rate of 10%. The new cable car can be purchased at a cost of R400 000. Bakoni Group
(Pty) Ltd will qualify for a wear-and-tear allowance of 25% per year on the straight-line method
from SARS. The estimated residual value of the asset at the end five years is R60 000. Bakoni
Group (Pty) Ltd will be responsible for maintenance costs of R50 000 per year, beginning in year
2. REQUIRED: Purchase option
1.1 Calculate the annual payment. (2 marks)
1.2 Calculate the annual interest expense deductible for tax purposes for each of the five years. (5
marks)
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