Jan Holliday Dance Studios is a chain of 45 wholly owned dance studios that offer private lessons
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1. Holliday's owner is interested in a strategic analysis of the business. The owner wants to understand why overall profitability has declined slightly in the most recent year while other studios in the area seem to be doing well. What is the proper cost object to begin this analysis? Explain your choice.
2. For each of the cost elements, determine the cost classification from the following list for the cost object you chose in requirement 1. (In some cases, two or more classifications may apply.)
Cost Elements
1. Each dancing instructor's salary
2. Manager's salary
3. Music tapes used in instruction
4. Utilities for the studio
5. Part-time studio receptionist
6. Planning and development materials sent from the home offi ce
7. Free lessons given by each studio as a promotion
8. Regional TV and radio advertisements placed several times a year
Cost Classifications
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Variable
d. Fixed
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Cost Management A Strategic Emphasis
ISBN: 978-0078025532
6th edition
Authors: Edward Blocher, David Stout, Paul Juras, Gary Cokins
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