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The Business Situation Armstrong Helmet Company manufactures a unique model of bicycle helmet. The company began operations December 1, 2013. Its accountant quit the second week of operations, and the company is searching for a replacement. The company has decided to test the knowledge and ability of all candidates interviewing for the position. Each candidate will be provided with the information below and then asked to prepare a series of reports, schedules, budgets, and recommendations based on that information. The information provided to cach candidate is as follows. Cash Flow Data Cash collections from customers: 75% in month of sale and 25% the following month. Cash payments to suppliers: 75% in month of purchase and 25% the following month. Income tax rate: 45%. Cost of proposed production equipment: $720,000. Manufacturing overhead and selling and administrative costs are paid as incurred. Desired ending cash balance: $30,000. Using the data presented above (including data on page CA-27), do the following. 1. Classify the costs as either product costs or period costs using a five-column table as shown below. Enter the dollar amount of each cost in the appropriate column and total each classification. 2. Classify the costs as either variable or fixed costs. Assume there are no mixed costs. Enter the dollar amount of each cost in the appropriate column and total each classification. Use the format shown belowi Assume that Utility costs-factory are a fixed cost. ARMSTRONG HELMET COMPANY Cost of Goods Manufactured Schedule