Johnson Electrical produces industrial ventilation fans. The company plans to manufacture 78,000 fans evenly over the next quarter at the following costs: direct material, $1,560,000; direct labor, $546,000; variable production overhead, $557,700; and fixed production overhead, $996,000. The $996,000 amount includes $90,000 of straight-line depreciation and $132,000 of supervisory salaries.

Shortly after the conclusion of the quarters first month, Johnson reported the following costs:

Direct material	$	509,400
Direct labor		172,200
Variable production overhead		190,000
Depreciation		30,000
Supervisory salaries		46,800
Other fixed production overhead		255,000
Total	$	1,203,400

Dave Kellerman and his crews turned out 24,000 fans during the montha remarkable feat given that the firms manufacturing plant was closed for several days because of storm damage and flooding. Kellerman was especially pleased with the fact that overall financial performance for the period was favorable when compared with the budget. His pleasure, however, was very short-lived, as Johnsons general manager issued a stern warning that performance must improve, and improve quickly, if Kellerman had any hopes of keeping his job.

Required:

2. Which of the two budgets would be more useful when planning the companys cash needs over a range of activity?

3. Prepare a performance report that compares static budget and actual costs for the period just ended (i.e., the report that Kellerman likely used when assessing his performance).

4. Prepare a performance report that compares flexible budget and actual costs for the period just ended (i.e., the report that the general manager likely used when assessing Kellermans performance).

1. 5-a.Which of the following two reports is preferred?

2. 5-b.Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the two budgets would be more useful when planning the company's cash needs over a range of activity? would be more useful. Prepare a performance report that compares static budget and actual costs for the period just ended (i.e., the report that Kellerman likely used when assessing his performance). (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "Favorable" or "Unfavorable". Select "None" and enter "0" for no effect (i.e., zero variance). Do not round intermediate calculations.) Static Budget: 26,000 Units Actual: 24,000 Units Variance Total Prepare a performance report that compares flexible budget and actual costs for the period just ended (i.e., the report that the general manager likely used when assessing Kellerman's performance). (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "Favorable" or "Unfavorable". Select "None" and enter "O" for no effect i.e., zero variance). Do not round intermediate calculations.) Show less Actual: Flexible Budget: 24,000 Units 24,000 Units Variance Total Which of the following two reports is preferred? A performance report based on Required 2 Required 3 Required 4 Required 5A Required 5B Which of the following statements is false? The general manager's warning is appropriate because of the sizable variances that have arisen. 10 with the static budget, performance appears favorable. Kellerman's assessment regarding the favorable overall performance for the period is correct