Overview Successful entrepreneurs understand all aspects of business, especially costs and costing systems. In the course project, you will assume the role of the owner a small business and apply managerial accounting principles to evaluate and manage costs related to your services within a costing system. In the first milestone of the project, you will determine and classify the costs necessary for opening your business. Scenario You plan to open a business manufacturing collars, leashes, and harnesses for pets. To begin, you will manufacture these in a standard style and size with plans to expand your range over the year. In a few weeks, you will present your company's financial strategy to some key investors. To begin creating your strategy, you need to consider and record all the costs associated with operating your business. You have decided to use the job order costing system. Done Prompt Use the given operational costs in the Milestone One Operational Costs Data Appendix Word Document to complete the first two tabs, "Cost Classification" and "Variable and Fixed Costs," in the Project Workbook Spreadsheet. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: - Cost Classification. Accurately classify all your costs in the "Cost Classification" tab of your workbook. - Identify direct material, direct labor, overhead, and period costs. (Note: Fixed and variable costs have been classified for you.) - Variable and Fixed Costs. Complete the "Variable and Fixed Costs" tab of your workbook. (Note: Some costs are provided for you. Fill in only the missing costs.) - Determine your total variable cost per unit and the total fixed costs for each product. Show - Identify direct material, direct labor, overhead, and period costs. (Note: Fixed and variable costs have been classified for you.) - Variable and Fixed Costs. Complete the "Variable and Fixed Costs" tab of your workbook. (Note: Some costs are provided for you. Fill in only the missing costs.) - Determine your total variable cost per unit and the total fixed costs for each product. Show your work using calculations to the side of the table or using appropriate formulas in the table. Guidelines for Submission Submit the Project Workbook with the "Cost Classification" and "Fixed and Variable Costs" tabs completed. This file should be completed and submitted using Microsoft Excel. ACC 202 Milestone One: Operational Costs Data Appendix You plan to open a small beisiness for manufacturing pet collars, leashes, and hamesses. You have found a workshop space you can use for sewing your products. After some research and planning, you have estimates for the various operating costs for your business. The total square footage for the sewing rooms is 1,500 square feet broken into three areas (500 square feet each). You have taken out a loan for start-up costs, and the monthly payment is $550; it goes into effect immediately and should be accounted for in your costs. You will also collect a modest salary fior the first year of $500 per month; remember to divide cvenly among the services. Salary and Hiring Data - One collar maker, who will be paid \$16,00 per hour and work 40 hours per weck - One leash maker, who will be paid \$16.00 per hour and work 40 hours per week - One harness maker, who will be paid $17.00 per hour and work 40 hours per weck - One receptionist, who will be paid $15.00 per bour and work 30 hours per week Other Costs - Rent: 5750 per month; allocate based on square footage - High-tensile strength nylon webbing $12 per yard of webbing - 3 collars per yard of webbing o. 2 leashes per yard of webbing - 2 hamesses per yard of webbing - Polyesterinylon ribbons - 59 per yard of ribbon o 3 collars per yand of ribbon - 2 leashes per yard of ribbon - 2 harnesses per yard of ribbon - Buckles made of cast hardware - 50.50 per buckle - 4 buckles used per collar - 3 buckles used per leash - 8 buckles used per hamess - 3 industrial sewing machines at $3,300 each for a total of \$9,900; depreciation is $165 per month (5-year life, zero salvage value) - Utilities and insurance: $600 per month; allocate based on square fontage - Scissors, thread, cording $1,200 - Price tags: $250 for 2,500 ( $0.10each) - Office supplies: \$2,400 or $200 per month - Other business equipment: $2,000 - Loan payment of 5550 per month - Salary drawn of $500 per month 1 Done 9:46 -I LTE 84 Done Cost Classification Variable and Fixed Costs Contributic Milletene Dne - Variale aad Fised Cests 9:46 , I LTE Done Cost Classification Variable and Fixed Costs Contributic Milertane Twa-Centrithetien Marzin Amalywh 9:46 II LTE Done 9:46 II LTE Done Milestene Three - Statement of Cost of Goods Sold 9:46 II LTE Done \begin{tabular}{l|ll|l} Cost Classification & Variable and Fixed C \end{tabular} Milestone Three - Income Statement Total Expenses Net lecome/Loss Done