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Managerial Accounting
Road Ready Tire Co. manufactures automobile tires. Standard costs and actual costs for direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead incurred for the manufacture of 5,200 tires were as
The Radiology Department provides imaging services for Parkside Medical Center. One important activity in the Radiology Department is transcribing digitally recorded analyses of images into a written
Bio-Care, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical supplies, prepared the following factory overhead cost budget for the Assembly Department for March 2010. The company expected to operate the
The director of marketing for Eclipse Computer Co., Lori Keller, had the following discussion with the company controller, Deon Johnson, on July 26 of the current year:Lori: Deon, it looks like I’m
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Health System in Norfolk, Virginia, introduced a new budgeting method that allowed the hospital’s annual plan to be updated for changes in operating
A bank manager of First Union Bank Inc. uses the managerial accounting system to track the costs of operating the various departments within the bank. The departments include Cash Management, Trust,
Domino’s Pizza L.L.C. operates pizza delivery and carryout restaurants. The annual report describes its business as follows:We offer a focused menu of high-quality, value-priced pizza with three
The city of Western Heights has an annual budget cycle that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. At the beginning of each budget year, an annual budget is established for each department. The annual
Michael McIntyre is a cost analyst with Mid-States Insurance Company. Mid- States is applying standards to its claims payment operation. Claims payment is a repetitive operation that could be
The senior management of Calvin Company has proposed the following three performance measures for the company:1. Net income as a percent of stockholders’ equity2. Revenue growth3. Employee
The controller of a manufacturing company used a number of measures to provide managers information about the performance of its manufacturing operation. Three measures used by the company are:●
Sound Sensation Inc. is a small manufacturer of electronic musical instruments. The plant manager received the following variable factory overhead report for the period: The plant manager is not
(a) “Standard costs are the expected total cost of completing a job.” Is this correct? Explain.(b) “A standard imposed by a governmental agency is known as a regulation.” Do you agree?
(a) Explain the similarities and differences between standards and budgets.(b) Contrast the accounting for standards and budgets.
Standard costs facilitate management planning. What are the other advantages of standard costs?
Contrast the roles of the management accountant and management in setting standard costs.
Distinguish between an ideal standard and a normal standard.
What factors should be considered in setting (a) The direct materials price standard and (b) The direct materials quantity standard?
What is the difference between a favorable cost variance and an unfavorable cost variance?
In each of the following formulas, supply the words that should be inserted for each number in parentheses.(a) (Actual quantity × (1)) − (Standard quantity × (2)) =Total materials variance(b)
In the direct labor variance matrix, there are three factors:(1) Actual hours × Actual rate, (2) Actual hours × Standard rate, and (3) Standard hours × Standard rate.Using the numbers, indicate
What circumstances may cause the purchasing department to be responsible for both an unfavorable materials price variance and an unfavorable materials quantity variance?
What are the four perspectives used in the balanced scorecard? Discuss the nature of each, and how the perspectives are linked.
Tom Jones says that the balanced scorecard was created to replace financial measures as the primary mechanism for performance evaluation. He says that it uses only nonfinancial measures. Is this true?
What are some examples of nonfinancial measures used by companies to evaluate performance?
(a) How are variances reported in income statements prepared for management? (b) May standard costs be used in preparing financial statements for stockholders?Explain.
(a) Explain the basic features of a standard cost accounting system. (b) What type of balance will exist in the variance account when (1) The materials price variance is unfavorable and (2) The labor
If the $8 per hour overhead rate in question 12 includes $5 variable, and actual overhead costs were $218,000, what is the overhead controllable variance for June? The normal capacity hours were
What is the purpose of computing the overhead volume variance? What is the basic formula for this variance?
Janet Finney does not understand why the overhead volume variance indicates that fixed overhead costs are under- or overapplied. Clarify this matter for Janet.
Nick Menke is attempting to outline the important points about overhead variances on a class examination. List four points that Nick should include in his outline.
Orasco Company uses both standards and budgets. For the year, estimated production of Product X is 500,000 units. Total estimated cost for materials and labor are $1,200,000 and $1,600,000. Compute
Asaki Company accumulates the following data concerning raw materials in making one gallon of finished product: (1) Price—net purchase price $2.20, freight-in $0.20 and receiving and handling
Labor data for making one gallon of finished product in Asaki Company are as follows: (1) Price—hourly wage rate $12.00, payroll taxes $0.80, and fringe benefits $1.20. (2) Quantity—actual
Neville Company’s standard materials cost per unit of output is $10 (2 pounds _ $5). During July, the company purchases and uses 3,200 pounds of materials costing $16,160 in making 1,500 units of
Wamser Company’s standard labor cost per unit of output is $20 (2 hours _ $10 per hour). During August, the company incurs 2,100 hours of direct labor at an hourly cost of $10.50 per hour in making
In October, Keane Company reports 21,000 actual direct labor hours, and it incurs $115,000 of manufacturing overhead costs. Standard hours allowed for the work done is 20,000 hours. The predetermined
The four perspectives in the balanced scorecard are (1) Financial, (2) Customer, (3) Internal process, and (4) Learning and growth. Match each of the following objectives with the perspective it is
Journalize the following transactions for Orkin Manufacturing.(a) Purchased 6,000 units of raw materials on account for $11,100.The standard cost was $12,000.(b) Issued 5,500 units of raw materials
Journalize the following transactions for Rogler Manufacturing.(a) Incurred direct labor costs of $24,000 for 3,000 hours. The standard labor cost was $25,200.(b) Assigned 3,000 direct labor hours
Some overhead data for Keane Company are given in BE25-6. In addition, the flexible manufacturing overhead budget shows that budgeted costs are $4 variable per direct labor hour and $50,000 fixed.
Using the data in BE25-6 and BE25-10, compute the overhead volume variance. Normal capacity was 25,000 direct labor hours.
Riuto Company accumulated the following standard cost data concerning product I-Tal. Materials per unit: 2 pounds at $5 per pound Labor per unit: 0.2 hours at $14 per hour Manufacturing overhead:
The standard cost of product 999 includes 2 units of direct materials at $6.00 per unit. During August, the company bought 29,000 units of materials at $6.20 and used those materials to produce
The standard cost of product 2525 includes 2 hours of direct labor at $14.00 per hour. The predetermined overhead rate is $21.00 per direct labor hour. During July, the company incurred 4,100 hours
Indicate which of the four perspectives in the balanced scorecard is most likely associated with the objectives that follow.1. Ethics violations.2. Credit rating.3. Customer retention.4. Stockouts.5.
Lovitz Company is planning to produce 2,000 units of product in 2010. Each unit requires 3 pounds of materials at $6 per pound and a half hour of labor at $14 per hour. The overhead rate is 70% of
Tony Rondeli manufactures and sells homemade wine, and he wants to develop a standard cost per gallon. The following are required for production of a 50-gallon batch.3,000 ounces of grape concentrate
Muhsin Company has gathered the information shown on the next page about its product.Direct materials: Each unit of product contains 4.5 pounds of materials. The average waste and spoilage per unit
Rapid Repair Services, Inc. is trying to establish the standard labor cost of a typical oil change. The following data have been collected from time and motion studies conducted over the past
The standard cost of Product B manufactured by Mateo Company includes three units of direct materials at $5.00 per unit. During June, 28,000 units of direct materials are purchased at a cost of $4.70
Scheer Company’s standard labor cost of producing one unit of Product DD is 4 hours at the rate of $12.00 per hour. During August, 40,800 hours of labor are incurred at a cost of $12.10 per hour to
The selection of an inventory cost flow method is a decision made by accountants. Do you agree? Explain. Once a method has been selected, what accounting requirement applies?
Ruthie Stores has 20 toasters on hand at the balance sheet date. Each cost $27. The current replacement cost is $30 per unit. Under the lower-of-cost-or-market basis of accounting for inventories,
Bernard Company identifies the following items for possible inclusion in the taking of a physical inventory. Indicate whether each item should be included or excluded from the inventory taking.(a)
The ledger of Charlotte Company includes the following items: (a) Freight-in, (b) Purchase Returns and Allowances, (c) Purchases, (d) Sales Discounts, (e) Purchase Discounts. Identify which items are
In its first month of operations, Danielle Company made three purchases of merchandise in the following sequence: (1) 300 units at $6, (2) 400 units at $7, and (3) 200 units at $8. Assuming there are
Data for Danielle Company are presented in BE6-3. Compute the cost of the ending inventory under the average-cost method, assuming there are 360 units on hand.
The management of Rousseau Corp. is considering the effects of various inventory-costing methods on its financial statements and its income tax expense. Assuming that the price the company pays for
Tania Appliance Center accumulates the following cost and market data at December 31. Compute the lower-of-cost-or-market valuation for the company??s totalinventory.
Raymonde Company reports net income of $90,000 in 2012. However, ending inventory was understated $10,000. What is the correct net income for 2012? What effect, if any, will this error have on total
At December 31, 2012, the following information was available for C. Widmore Company: ending inventory $40,000, beginning inventory $60,000, cost of goods sold $270,000, and sales revenue $380,000.
Pierre?s Department Store uses a perpetual inventory system. Data for product E2-D2 include the following purchases. On June 1, Pierre?s sold 30 units, and on August 27, 40 more units. Prepare the
At May 31, Chang Company has net sales of $330,000 and cost of goods available for sale of $230,000. Compute the estimated cost of the ending inventory, assuming the gross profit rate is 35%.
On June 30, Francois Fabrics has the following data pertaining to the retail inventory method: Goods available for sale: at cost $35,000, at retail $50,000; net sales $40,000, and ending inventory at
Chau Company just took its physical inventory. The count of inventory items on hand at the company’s business locations resulted in a total inventory cost of $300,000. In reviewing the details of
The accounting records of Fernandez Electronics show the following data.Beginning inventory 3,000 units at $5Purchases 8,000 units at $7Sales 9,200 units at $10Determine cost of goods sold during the
(a) Kiele Company sells three different categories of tools (small, medium, and large). The cost and fair value of its inventory of tools are as follows. Determine the value of the company?s
Early in 2012, Paulo Company switched to a just-in-time inventory system. Its sales, cost of goods sold, and inventory amounts for 2011 and 2012 are shown below.Determine the inventory turnover and
Balboa Bank and Trust is considering giving Rodrigo Company a loan. Before doing so, they decide that further discussions with Rodrigo’s accountant may be desirable. One area of particular concern
Marsha Thomason, an auditor with Dorrit CPAs, is performing a review of Mikhail Company’s inventory account. Mikhail did not have a good year and top management is under pressure to boost reported
On December 1, Nadia Electronics Ltd. has three DVD players left in stock. All are identical; all are priced to sell at $150. One of the three DVD players left in stock, with serial #1012, was
Andrea's Boards sells a snowboard, Xpert, that is popular with snowboard enthusiasts. Information relating to Andrea's purchases of Xpert snowboards during September is shown on page 295. During the
Fionnula Co. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for the month of May, in which 65 units were sold. Fionnula Co. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the
Flanagan Company reports the following for the month of June. Instructions(a) Compute the cost of the ending inventory and the cost of goods sold under (1) FIFO and (2) LIFO.(b) Which costing method
Eloise Company had 100 units in beginning inventory at a total cost of $10,000. The company purchased 200 units at a total cost of $26,000. At the end of the year, Eloise had 80 units in ending
Inventory data for Flanagan Company are presented in E6-6.Instructions(a) Compute the cost of the ending inventory and the cost of goods sold using the average-cost method.(b) Will the results in (a)
Venden Camera Shop uses the lower-of-cost-or-market basis for its inventory. The following data are available at December 31. InstructionsDetermine the amount of the ending inventory by applying the
Radzinsky Company applied FIFO to its inventory and got the following results for its ending inventory.Cameras 1 00 units at a cost per unit of $65DVD players 150 units at a cost per unit of
Jacob?s Hardware reported cost of goods sold as follows. Jacob?s made two errors: (1) 2011 ending inventory was overstated $3,000, and (2) 2012 ending inventory was understated
Pellegrino Watch Company reported the following income statement data for a 2-year period. Pellegrino uses a periodic inventory system. The inventories at January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012,
This information is available for Paik??s Photo Corporation for 2010, 2011, and 2012.InstructionsCalculate inventory turnover, days in inventory, and gross profi t rate (from Chapter 5) for Paik??s
The cost of goods sold computations for Target Company and Caesar Company are shown below. Instructions(a) Compute inventory turnover and days in inventory for each company.(b) Which company moves
Hiroyuki Appliance uses a perpetual inventory system. For its fl at-screen television sets, the January 1 inventory was 3 sets at $600 each. On January 10, Hiroyuki purchased 6 units at $660 each.
Flanagan Company reports the following for the month of June. Instructions(a) Calculate the cost of the ending inventory and the cost of goods sold for each cost flow assumption, using a perpetual
Information about Andrea?s Boards is presented in E6-4. Additional data regarding Andrea?s sales of Xpert snowboards are provided below. Assume that Andrea?s uses a perpetual inventory
Sanada Company reported the following information for November and December 2012. Sanada?s ending inventory at December 31 was destroyed in a fire.Instructions (a) Compute the gross profit rate for
The inventory of Dogen Company was destroyed by fire on March 1. From an examination of the accounting records, the following data for the first 2 months of the year are obtained: Sales Revenue
Seamus Shoe Store uses the retail inventory method for its two departments, Women?s Shoes and Men?s Shoes. The following information for each department is obtained. Instructions Compute the
Toledo Limited is trying to determine the value of its ending inventory at February 28, 2012, the company’s year-end. The accountant counted everything that was in the warehouse as of February 28,
Kyoto Distribution markets CDs of the performing artist A. A. Bondy. At the beginning of March, Kyoto had in beginning inventory 1,500 Bondy CDs with a unit cost of $7. During March Kyoto made the
Lu Company had a beginning inventory of 400 units of Product Ribo at a cost of $8 per unit. During the year, purchases were:Feb. 20 600 units at $9 Aug. 12 300 units at $11May 5 500 units at $10 Dec.
The management of Reiko Co. is reevaluating the appropriateness of using its present inventory cost flow method, which is average-cost. They request your help in determining the results of operations
You are provided with the following information for Aylesworth Inc. for the month ended October 31, 2012. Aylesworth uses a periodic method for inventory. Instructions(a) Calculate (i) ending
You have the following information for Goodspeed Diamonds. Goodspeed Diamonds uses the periodic method of accounting for its inventory transactions. Goodspeed only carries one brand and size of
The management of Hillary Inc. asks your help in determining the comparative effects of the FIFO and LIFO inventory cost flow methods. For 2012, the accounting records provide the data shown on page
Yemi Ltd. is a retailer operating in Edmonton, Alberta. Yemi uses the perpetual inventory method. All sales returns from customers result in the goods being returned to inventory; the inventory is
Farman Appliance Mart began operations on May 1. It uses a perpetual inventory system. During May, the company had the following purchases and sales for its Model 25 Sureshot camera. Instructions(a)
Jae Company lost 70% of its inventory in a fire on March 25, 2012. The accounting records showed the following gross profit data for February and March. Jae Company is fully insured for fire losses
A Marin Department Store uses the retail inventory method to estimate its monthly ending inventories. The following information is available for two of its departments at August 31, 2012. At
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