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AACE International Exam CCP Topic 4 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for AACE International's CCP exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 4
[All CCP Questions]

An agricultural corporation that paid 53% in income tax wanted to build a grain elevator designed to last twenty-five (25) years at a cost of $80,000 with no salvage value. Annual income generated would be $22,500 and annual expenditures were to be $12,000.

Answer the question using a straight line depreciation and a 10% interest rate.

The main financial objective of many enterprises is:

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Suggested Answer: C

In construction and project management, a three-party contractual relationship typically involves three key participants: the Owner, the Engineer, and the Contractor.

Key Points:

Owner:

The entity that funds and owns the project. The owner defines the project scope, objectives, and requirements and is the ultimate decision-maker.

Engineer:

Often referred to as the 'Designer' or 'Consultant,' the engineer is responsible for the technical design and specifications of the project. They ensure the project is constructed according to the owner's requirements and standards.

Contractor:

The party responsible for executing the construction work. The contractor follows the design provided by the engineer and delivers the project within the agreed terms of the contract.

Conclusion: The correct answer is C. Owner, engineer, contractor because these three parties are central to the execution and management of construction projects under a three-party contractual arrangement.


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Cordell
11 hours ago
Haha, D definitely sounds like the kind of answer my boss would choose. 'Dependent on the backlog projects and the availability of resources' - that sounds like corporate-speak for 'we'll figure it out as we go!' I'm going with A.
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Andree
2 days ago
I'm not sure about this one. The question mentions a lot of specifics, like the tax rate and the cost of the grain elevator, but I'm not sure how that relates to the main financial objective. I'll have to think about this one a bit more.
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Jacquelyne
5 days ago
I think the correct answer is A. Maximizing long-term economic return seems to be the main financial objective for most enterprises. The information provided about the agricultural corporation's financial details supports this.
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Kristofer
8 days ago
But don't we also need to consider balancing opportunities and risks? It's important to not take on too much risk.
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Nu
11 days ago
I agree with Frank. It makes sense to focus on maximizing the return on investment.
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Frank
14 days ago
I think the main financial objective is to maximize the total long-term economic return.
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