ABC company produces two models of trampolines for backyard fun. The Original, and the recently introduced Deluxe.
Question:
ABC company produces two models of trampolines for backyard fun. The Original, and the recently introduced Deluxe. Currently, the company uses direct labor hours as the basis for applying overhead. The company estimates that it will incur $500,000 in overhead costs in the next year.
The following cost data is known:
| Original | Deluxe |
Direct Materials | $40 | $70 |
Direct Labour | 30 | 40 |
Number of units produced | 8,000 units | 3,000 units |
The CFO wishes to explore an activity-based costing system
Activity (Cost Driver) | Estimated MOH | Expected Activity |
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| Total | Standard | Deluxe |
Assembly (Labour Hours) | $200,000 | 20,000 | 15,000 | 5,000 |
Receiving (Receiving Reports) | 300,000 | 5,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 |
Testing (Number of Tests) | 400,000 | 1,000 | 300 | 700 |
| $900,000 |
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Required:
Question 1
Under the traditional costing method:
a). Compute the predetermined overhead rate.
b). Determine the unit cost of each product.
Question 2
Under activity-based costing:
a). Compute the activity rates for each activity.
b). Determine the expected unit cost of each product.