Question: Financial Break-even Analysis: You are considering investing in a company that cultivates abalone for sale to local restaurants. Use the following information
Sales price per abalone = $35
Variable costs per abalone = $6.10
Fixed costs per year = $375,000
Depreciation per year = $120,000
Tax Rate = $35%
The discount rate for the company is 15%, the initial investment in equipment is $840,000, and the project's economic life is 7 years. Assume the equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the project's life.
What is the accounting break-even level for the project?
What is the financial break-even level for the project?