Cost/Benefit Analysis of Leasing Versus Purchasing Computers

Abstract

The purpose of this Thesis was to present a cost/benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing computers. This analysis was performed to provide a decision making model for the acquisition of computer assets. It is additionally intended to serve as a framework to compare the costs and benefits of leasing over purchasing. To address this issue, a capital budgeting model was developed and net present value analysis performed. In constructing this model, several factors were considered, including: The purchase cost of computer equipment, annual lease payments, depreciation costs, the opportunity cost of purchasing, tax revenue implications and various leasing terms. Data for this thesis was collected using historical records, literature reviews, and interviews. This research found that it is more cost effective for the Naval Postgraduate School and other Naval Shore based commands to purchase equipment rather than lease.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA341417

Entities

People

  • Alan J. Arceneaux

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • California
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Corporations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Literature Surveys
  • National Governments
  • Operating Systems
  • Standards
  • Systems Management
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis