Agler Company is a manufacturer of toys. Its controller, Joyce Rotzen, resigned in August 2012. An inexperienced
Question:
Agler Company is a manufacturer of toys. Its controller, Joyce Rotzen, resigned in August 2012. An inexperienced assistant accountant has prepared the following income statement for the month of August 2012.
Prior to August 2012, the company had been profitable every month. The company's president is concerned about the accuracy of the income statement. As her friend, she has asked you to review the income statement and make necessary corrections. After examining other manufacturing cost data, you have acquired the following additional information.
1. Inventory balances at the beginning and end of August were as follows:
...........................August 1............. August 31
Raw materials ...........$19,500 ................$30,000
Work in process ..........25,000 .................21,000
Finished goods ............40,000.................. 59,000
2. Only 50% of the utilities expense and 70% of the insurance expense apply to factory operations; the remaining amounts should be charged to selling and administrative activities.
Instructions
(a) Prepare a cost of goods manufactured schedule for August 2012.
(b) Prepare a correct income statement for August 2012.
Step by Step Answer:
Managerial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making
ISBN: 978-1118033890
3rd Canadian edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso, Ibrahim M. Aly