Zetter, Inc., has a division in Canada that makes paint. Zetter also has a U.S. division, the

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Zetter, Inc., has a division in Canada that makes paint. Zetter also has a U.S. division, the Retail Division, that operates a chain of home improvement stores. The Retail Division would like to buy the unique, long-lasting paint from the Canadian division, since this type of paint is not currently available in the United States. The Paint Division incurs manufacturing costs of $4.60 for one gallon of paint. If the Retail Division purchases the paint from the Canadian division, the shipping costs will be $0.45 per gallon, but sales commissions of $1.30 per gallon will be avoided with an internal transfer. The Retail Division plans to sell the paint for $18 per gallon. Normally, the Retail Division earns a gross margin of 50 percent above cost of goods sold.


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1. Which Section 482 method should be used to calculate the allowable transfer price?

2. Calculate the appropriate transfer price per gallon.


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Cost Management Accounting And Control

ISBN: 101

6th Edition

Authors: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen, Liming Guan

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