Question 1

Discuss the Treatment of Normal and Abnormal Spoilage under Job Costing.

Question 2

Why are Business Managers using the Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis? Critically explain the

advantages and Disadvantages of using Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis.

Question 3

What is a Job Costing system? How Does Job Costing information affect Managers

incentives and Decisions.

Question 4: Critical Thinking

Abdullah completed a cost-volume-profit analysis for Al Tawfiq Company for the next

year. Abdullah notes the decrease in volumes and prepares the breakeven analysis and

computes the margin of safety; he notes that the margin of safety will be positive for the

period. However, the company will not achieve the sales volume required to achieve its

desired level of operating and net income. The degree of operating leverage is high. You

has been tasked with suggesting some cost savings.

Instructions

1. Identify whether you should reduce variable or fixed costs.

2. What will be the impact on the company in the future?

3. What suggestion you will give to company for cost savings.