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Management And Cost Accounting
Information on Fire Company's overhead costs is as follows: Actual variable overhead........ Actual fixed overhead............ $73,000 $17,000 Standard hours allowed for actual production.. Standard
Air, Inc. uses a standard cost system. Overhead cost information for Product CO for the month of October is as follows: Total actual overhead incurred... Fixed overhead budgeted............ Total
Information on Overhead Company's overhead costs is as follows: Standard applied overhead $80,000 Budgeted overhead based on standard direct labor hours allowed.......... $84,000 Budgeted overhead
Adams Corporation has developed the following flexible budget formula for annual indirect labor cost: Total cost $4,800+ $0.50 per machine hour. Operating budgets for the current month are based upon
Alden Company has a standard costing and flexible budgeting system and uses a two-way analysis of overhead variances. Selected data for the month of February's production activity is as follows:
The following information is available from the Tyro CompanyAssuming that Tyro uses a three-way analysis of overhead variances, what is:(a) overhead spending variance, (b) overhead efficiency
The data below relate to the month of April 20X1 for Marilyn, Inc., which uses a standard cost system:(a) Determine the total overhead variance for Marilyn, Inc. for April.(b) Analyze the total
Beth Company's budgeted fixed factory overhead costs are \(\$ 50,000\) per month plus a variable factory overhead rate of \(\$ 4\) per direct labor hour. The standard direct labor hours allowed for
The following information relates to a given department of Herman Company for the fourth quarter of \(20 \mathrm{X} 0\).The total overhead variance is divided into three variances: spending,
AB Company utilizes a standard cost system. The following static budget has been developed for Department \(\mathrm{X}\) for April, when expected production is 4,000 units.Analysis has shown that of
Strayer Company, which uses a fully integrated standard cost system, had budgeted the following sales and costs for 20X5:At the end of 20X5 Strayer Company reported production and sales of 19,200
Julia Jones, cost accountant for Clanton Corp., has developed the following budgetary information for the Production Department's monthly overhead expense. X represents the monthly production in
The Organet Stamping Company manufactures a variety of products made of plastic and aluminum components. During the winter months substantially all of the production capacity is devoted to the
Melody Corporation is a manufacturing company that produces a single product known as "Jupiter." Melody uses the first-in, first-out (FIFO) process costing method for both financial statement and
The Melcher Co. produces farm equipment at several plants. The business is seasonal and cyclical in nature. The company has attempted to use budgeting for planning and controlling activities, but the
The Groomer Company manufactures two products, Florimene and Glyoxide, used in the plastics industry. The company uses a flexible budget in its standard cost system to develop variances. Selected
The Butrico Manufacturing Corporation uses a standard cost system which records raw materials at actual cost, records materials price variance at the time that raw materials are issued to
Department A is one of 15 departments in the plant and is involved in the production of all of the six products manufactured. The department is highly mechanized and as a result its output is
The Justin Company has recently installed a standard cost system to simplify its factory bookkeeping and to aid in cost control. The company makes standard items for inventory, but because of the
The Bronson Company manufactures a fuel additive which has a stable selling price of \(\$ 40\) per drum. Since losing a government contract, the company has been producing and selling 80,000 drums
Wielson Company employs flexible budgeting techniques to evaluate the performance of several of its activities. The selling expense flexible budgets for three representative monthly activity levels
The controller of a company which manufactures home-permanent kits has just received the following final production reports and cost figures for the month of May:As early as the first week of May,
The Kalman Co., a subsidiary of the Camper Corporation, submits interim financial statements. Camper combines these statements with similar statements from other subsidiaries to prepare its quarterly
Assume \(X=100 ; R=10\); and the number of observations in each sample is 5.Required.Determine the 3-sigma control limits for the \(\mathrm{X}\) chart and the \(\mathrm{R}\) chart. (Use the 3-sigma
Using the Standard Error of the Sample Means to Calculate Control Limits}In order to establish 2 -sigma control limits on the time it takes to complete an operation, a manager took random samples of
Mr. Blue has been hired as a consultant by the Reds Company to establish statistical quality control for their production process. Mr. Blue has drawn fifteen samples with four observations in each
The manager of the Ace Motel wants to establish statistical control on the time it takes a maid to make up a room. The manager took random samples of 4 maids' performance every day for seven
Given the current period's operating results, the Show-Me Company has estimated that the probability of its process being in a controlled situation is \(90 \%\) and the probability of an
Given a \(\$ 1,000\) unfavorable labor efficiency variance for the month of May, the manager of the manufacturing department has estimated that the probability of his process being in control is \(85
For each of the following independent cases, find the probability of the process being in control, at which a manager would be indifferent to investigating the source of the variance. Cost of Cost of
Assume that an investigation of a process would cost approximately \(\$ 500\). If the process is out-of-control, the cost of correcting the condition would be \(\$ 1,000\). The present value of cost
Determing the Necessary Cost Savings for Investigation Assume that the cost of investigation is \(\$ 2,000\) and the cost of correction is \(\$ 500\) for positive and negative variances. The manager
Determing Expected Costs of Investigation and No Investigation} The manager of the Delta Company is always indifferent about conducting an investigation when there is a probability of \(80 \%\) that
Determing the Value of Additional Information}Assume the probability that a process is in control is \(80 \%\). The cost of investigation is \(\$ 100\). The cost of correction is \(\$ 500\). The
The accountant and production manager of the Merrick Company have agreed that the following values are applicable in the investigation of a certain process:{Required:}Assuming that the subjective
Briefly describe how budgets can be used for communication, coordination, and resource planning.
Distinguish between an annual budget and a continuous budget.
How can cost-volume-profit analysis be used in profit planning?
What is the function of a budget director?
What is contained in a budget planning report?
What is a manning table?
How can statistical regression analysis be used in developing a sales forecast?
What potential problems exist in allowing individual sales persons to develop their own sales forecasts?
What is the objective of a general and administrative expenses budget?
Why is the cash budget important for planning?
Why are pro forma financial statements produced as part of the budgeting process?
Terry Company is preparing its cash budget for the month of April. The following information is available concerning its inventories: Inventories at beginning of April. Estimated purchases for April
Varsity Co. is preparing its cash budget for the month of May. The following information on accounts receivable collections is available from Varsity's past collection experience: Current month's
Arpo Products, Inc. has developed the following sales forecast for its most popular product, Product X, covering the months of April through July.Arpo's inventory policy specifies that the inventory
The Fresh Company is preparing its cash budget for the month of May.The following information is available concerning its accounts receivable: Estimated credit sales for May.. Actual credit sales for
Patsy Corp., has estimated its activity for December 20X6. Selected data from these estimated amounts are as follows:Variable selling, general and administrative expenses (S,G\&A) includes a
Smith Corporation had the following transactions in 20X6, their first year of operations: Sales (90% collected in 20X6)...... Bad debt write-offs Disbursements for costs and expenses.. $1,500,000
Davis Company has budgeted its activity for April. Selected data from estimated amounts are as follows: Net income. .$120,000 Increase in gross amount of trade accounts receivable during month.
The Zel Company, a wholesaler, budgeted the following sales for the indicated months:All merchandise is marked up to sell at its invoice cost plus \(25 \%\). Merchandise inventories at the beginning
Budgeted Cash Collections, Net Income, Accounts Payable The January 31, 20X6, balance sheet of Shelpat Corporation follows:Collections are expected to be \(60 \%\) in the month of sale, \(38 \%\) the
Miraclean Corp. produces an industrial cleaning compound which is sold nationally at a price of \(\$ 10\) per one gallon container. The marketing division is subdivided into sales regions each headed
Budgeted Labor, Materials, and Purchases}Worldwide Fabricating Co. manufactures small parts from steel. Based on a sales forecast, the following production schedule has been established for its two
The Dilly Company marks up all merchandise at \(25 \%\) of gross purchase price. All purchases are made on account with terms of \(1 / 10\), net/60. Purchase discounts, which are recorded as
The Patton Corporation has gone through a period of rapid expansion to reach its present size of seven divisions. The expansion program has placed strains on its cash resources. Therefore, the need
Tomlinson Retail seeks your assistance to develop cash and other budget information for May, June, and July 20X6. At April 30, 20 X 6, the company had cash of \(\$ 5,500\), accounts receivable of
The Barker Corporation manufactures and distributes wooden baseball bats. The unit sales volume for the past two months and the estimate for the next four months is:The bats are sold for \(\$ 3\)
The Scarborough Corporation manufactures and sells two products: Thingone and Thingtwo. In July 20X7, Scarborough's budget department gathered the following data in order to project sales and budget
The Wyoming Division of Reid Corporation produces an intricate component part used in Reid's major product line. The division manager has been concerned recently by a lack of coordination between
Arment Co. has sales in the range of \(\$ 25\) to 30 million, has one manufacturing plant, employs 700 people, including 15 national account salesmen and 80 traveling sales representatives. The home
The administrator of Wright Hospital has presented you with a number of service projections for the year ending June 30, 20X6. Estimated room requirements for inpatients by type of service are:Of the
Prime Time Court Club (PTCC) has been in business for five years. The club has experienced cash flow problems each year, especially in the summer when court use is quite low and new membership sales
Calen Co. manufactures and sells three products. The three products are manufactured in a factory consisting of four departments. Both labor and machine times are applied to the products as they pass
The 601 Blue Jean Company has decided to allocate the cost of its Warehouse and Distribution Center to its customers using activity-based costing, in order to better assess profitability by customer.
The CMA Manufacturing Company produces three products: C, M, and A in its manufacturing process. After split-off, these products are further processed separately. Additional information is as
Match each of the following lettered terms on the left with the appropriate numbered definition on the right.a. Abnormal spoilage b. First in first out or departmentc. Normal spoilage 1. Costs are
The Felix Manufacturing Company uses a process cost system to account for the costs of its only product known as "Nino." Production begins in the fabrication department where units of raw material
On April 1, the Collins Company had 6,000 units of work-in-process in Department \(\mathrm{B}\), the second and last stage of their production cycle. The costs attached to these 6,000 units were \(\$
Beck Corporation makes wooden bed frames. The following data pertain to the company's costs in beginning work-in-process inventory at October \(1^{\text {st }}, 2006\) and for the month of
The Trinity River Corp. manufactures sporting goods. Production of the Model HQ baseball passes through two departments. Department A winds a fiber cord tightly around a hard rubber core. In
Matrix Manufacturing Company recently changed its factory to IIT production. The following expenditures occurred during the month of April:1. Raw materials purchased and used, \(\$ 100,000\).2.
California Hi-Tech Inc. uses a just-in-time production system. The factory has received an order for 1,000 units of Model RS to be filled this month. For this order they purchased and used materials
Jackie and Company applies overhead at a combined rate for fixed and variable overhead of 220 percent of direct labor cost. The following data was gathered for the final quarter of
Computation of Work-in-Process Inventory The Allan Manufacturing Company uses a normal job order cost system. For 20X9 the company's predetermined overhead rate is \(\$ 2.50\) per direct labor hour.
The Houston Company uses a job order cost system. The following relate to the year of 20X4:3. Factory overhead is applied to production on the basis of \(\$ 2\) per direct labor hour.4. Total factory
BXM Design Company employs a job order costing system and uses predetermined overhead rates to apply overhead to jobs. Variable overhead is applied based on direct labor hours, and fixed overhead is
On June 30, 20X8, a flash flood damaged the warehouse and factory of Padway Corporation, completely destroying the work-in-process inventory. There was no damage to either the raw materials or
Selling Price Desired Profit The Seahawk Company is planning to sell 200,000 units of Product B. The fixed costs are \($400,000\) and the variable costs are 60% of the selling price. In order to
Additional Contribution Margin and Fixed Costs The following data apply to Frelm Corporation for a given period:{Required:}Frelm wants to sell an additional 50,000 units at the same selling price and
Dallas Corporation wishes to market a new product for \(\$ 1.50\) a unit. Fixed costs to manufacture this product are \(\$ 100,000\) for less than 500,000 units and \(\$ 150,000\) for 500,000 or more
Taylor, Inc. produces only two products, Acdom and Belnom. These account for \(60 \%\) and \(40 \%\) of the total sales dollars of Taylor, respectively. Variable costs (as a percentage of sales
You are given the following information:{Required:}(1) How many units of Product USA would have to be sold to break even?(2) What would the operating income be if sales increase by \(25 \%\) ?(3)
Multi-Product Breakeven Analysis Highland Manufacturing Company produces three products: A, B, and C. The unit selling price, unit variable cost, and total fixed costs are given below:The management
What is the major problem with using a volume based costing system for product costing in highly automated factories?
What are some examples of non-production volume related overhead costs?
Describe how activity based product costing procedures differ from volume based ones.
What is an overhead cost pool?
How can a product's cost be overstated with a volume based costing approach? How can it be understated?
Identify problems with traditional costing. In what sectors of business is activity based costing most appropriate? In what sectors of business is activity based costing not always appropriate?
Colorado Airlines is operating at capacity on its Denver-to-New York route, offering three flights each day on this route, using Boeing 737's, each with a capacity of 135 passengers. Airline
You are the Chief Financial Officer of a large New York hospital that has decided to implement activity-based costing. Which of the following would you choose as the allocation base for allocating
In which of the following situations are the techniques of activity-based costing most likely to lead to improved production or marketing decisions.(I) The All-Direct Company, which incurs
For a generic manufacturing facility (i.e., without being told what the factory makes):A) Give two examples of overhead expenses for which direct labor hours is a more appropriate allocation base
The Santa Cruz Candy Company makes five types of candies in its sole factory, including chocolate truffles and chocolate mints. Truffles are hand-dipped, so making truffles is labor intensive, and
The Braintree Furniture Company manufactures two lines of furniture: an upscale, handcrafted line called Richleau, which is produced in small quantities; and a massproduced, inexpensive line called
The not-for-profit health clinic Shots-Я-Us provides various types of vaccinations and other shots, especially flu shots, to the public for free or for a nominal fee. The clinic is funded by several
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