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Cornerstones of Managerial Accounting 3rd Edition Mowen, Hansen, Heitger - Solutions
Karsen Company produces a pain medication that passes through two departments: Mixing and Tableting. Karsen uses the weighted average method. Data for November for Mixing is as follows: BWIP was zero; EWIP had 2,400 units, 50 percent complete; and 28,000 units were started.Tableting’s data for
Stillwater Designs is expanding its market by becoming an original equipment supplier to DaimlerChrysler. DaimlerChrysler will offer a high-end Kicker audio package for its Dodge Neon SRT4 line. As part of this effort, Stillwater Designs will produce the plastic cabinet prototypes that will house
The owner of Stillwater Designs was pleased with the prospect of becoming an original equipment supplier to DaimlerChrysler. Stillwater designs will provide an audio package for the Dodge Neon SRT4 line. Assembling the plastic cabinets, speakers, and amplifiers for this audio package will be done
Fino Linens Inc. manufactures bed and bath linens. The bath linens department sews terry cloth into towels of various sizes. Fino uses the weighted average method. All materials are added at the beginning of the process. The following data are for the bath linens department for
The owner of Fino Linens Inc., a manufacturer of bed and bath linens, insisted on a formal report that provided all the details of the weighted average method. In the manufacturing process, all materials are added at the beginning. The following data are for the bath linens department for
Yomasca Inc. manufactures various Halloween masks. Each mask is shaped from a piece of rubber in the molding department. The masks are then transferred to the finishing department, where they are painted and have elastic bands attached. Yomasca uses the weighted average method. In April, the
Jbooth Company produces a product that passes through an assembly process and a finishing process. All manufacturing costs are added uniformly for both processes. The following information was obtained for the assembly department for March:a. WIP, March 1, had 48,000 units (60 percent completed)
Jbooth Company produces a product that passes through an assembly process and a finishing process. All manufacturing costs are added uniformly for both processes. The following information was obtained for the assembly department for March:a. WIP, March 1, had 48,000 units (60 percent completed)
Tyrone Company produces a variety of stationery products. One product, sealing wax sticks, passes through two processes: blending and molding. The weighted average method is used to account for the costs of production. After blending, the resulting product is sent to the molding department, where
Seacrest Company uses a process-costing system. The company manufactures a product that is processed in two departments, A and B. As work is completed, it is transferred out. The following summarizes the production activity and costs for November:Required:1. Using the weighted average method,
Benson Pharmaceuticals uses a process-costing system to compute the unit costs of the over-the-counter cold remedies that it produces. It has three departments: Picking, Encapsulating, and Bottling. In Picking, the ingredients for the cold capsules are measured, sifted, and blended. The mix is
Consider the following conversation between Gary Means, manager of a division that produces industrial machinery, and his controller, Donna Simpson, a certified management accountant and certified public accountant:Gary: Donna, we have a real problem. Our operating cash is too low, and we are in
Seacrest Company uses a process-costing system. The company manufactures a product that is processed in two departments, A and B. As work is completed, it is transferred out. The following summarizes the production activity and costs for November:Required:1. Using the FIFO method, prepare the
Benson Pharmaceuticals uses a process-costing system to compute the unit costs of the over-the-counter cold remedies that it produces. It has three departments: Picking, Encapsulating, and Bottling. In Picking, the ingredients for the cold capsules are measured, sifted, and blended. The mix is
Golding Manufacturing, a division of Farnsworth Sporting Inc., produces two different models of bows and eight models of knives. The bow-manufacturing process involves the production of two major subassemblies: the limbs and the handles. The limbs pass through four sequential processes before
AKL Foundry manufactures metal components for different kinds of equipment used by the aerospace, commercial aircraft, medical equipment, and electronic industries. The company uses investment casting to produce the required components. Investment casting consists of creating, in wax, a replica of
What is the difference between the unit cost of a product under absorption costing and variable costing?
If a company produces 10,000 units and sells 8,000 units during a period, which method of computing operating income (absorption costing or variable costing) will result in the higher operating income? Why?
What is a segment?
What is the difference between contribution margin and segment margin?
Does the purchase price of the part being ordered enter into the EOQ equation? Why or why not?
What are ordering costs? Carrying costs? Give examples of each.
What are stock-out costs?
What are the reasons for carrying inventory?
Explain why, in the traditional view of inventory, carrying costs increase as ordering costs decrease.
What is the economic order quantity?
Explain how safety stock is used to deal with demand uncertainty.
What approach does JIT take to minimize total inventory costs?
1. A company shows the following unit costs for its product:Direct materials ....$40Direct labor ......30Variable overhead ...2Fixed overhead ....5The company started the year with 8,000 units in inventory, produced 50,000 units during the year, and sold 55,000 units. The value of ending inventory
During the most recent year, Morgan Company had the following data associated with the product it makes:Units in beginning inventory ....400Units produced ........12,000Units sold ($300 per unit) ....11,200Variable costs per unit:Direct materials ..........$25Direct labor .............$80Variable
During the most recent year, Morgan Company had the following data associated with the product it makes:Units in beginning inventory .......400Units produced ...........12,000Units sold ($300 per unit) ......11,200Variable costs per unit:Direct materials ............$25Direct labor
During the most recent year, Engers Company had the following data:Units in beginning inventory .........—Units produced ..............8,000Units sold ($70 per unit) ............7,500Variable costs per unit:Direct materials ................$20Direct labor ................$14Variable overhead
During the most recent year, Engers Company had the following data:Units in beginning inventory ............—Units produced ................8,000Units sold ($70 per unit) ...........7,500Variable costs per unit:Direct materials ...............$20Direct labor ..................$14Variable overhead
Fering Nurseries Inc. produces poinsettias and fruit trees in a green house/nursery operation. The following information was provided for the coming year.A sales commission of 3 percent of sales is paid for each of the two product lines. Direct fixed selling and administrative expense was estimated
La Cucina Company sells kitchen supplies and housewares. Lava stone is used in production of molcajetes (mortars and pestles used in the making of guacamole) and is purchased from external suppliers. Each year, 2,500 pounds of lava stone is used; it is currently purchased in lots of 500 pounds. It
La Cucina Company sells kitchen supplies and housewares. Lava stone is used in production of molcajetes (mortars and pestles used in the making of guacamole) and is purchased from external suppliers. Each year, 2,500 pounds of lava stone is used; it is currently purchased in lots of 500 pounds. It
La Cucina Company sells kitchen supplies and housewares. Lava stone is used in production of molcajetes (mortars and pestles used in the making of guacamole) and is purchased from external suppliers. Each year, 2,500 pounds of lava stone is used; it is used evenly at the rate of 10 pounds per day.
La Cucina Company sells kitchen supplies and housewares. Lava stone is used in production of molcajetes (mortars and pestles used in the making of guacamole) and is purchased from external suppliers. Each year, 2,500 pounds of lava stone is used; it is used evenly at the rate of 10 pounds per day.
Abile Company produced 15,000 units during its first year of operations and sold 13,800 at $22 per unit. The company chose practical activity—at 15,000 units—to compute its predetermined overhead rate. Manufacturing costs are as follows:Direct materials ......$ 79,500Direct labor
Akard Company produced 30,000 units during its first year of operations and sold 28,900 at $22 per unit. The company chose practical activity—at 30,000 units—to compute its predetermined overhead rate. Manufacturing costs are as follows:Direct materials ......$114,000Direct labor
San Remo Company produced 75,000 units last year. The company sold 74,600 units and there was no beginning inventory. The company chose practical activity—at 75,000 units—to compute its predetermined overhead rate. Manufacturing costs are as follows:Direct materials .......$615,000Direct labor
In the coming year, Gascon Company expects to sell 74,600 units at $30 each. Gascon’s controller provided the following information for the coming year.Units production .............80,000Unit direct materials ............$7.50Unit direct labor ...............$2.75Unit variable overhead
The following information pertains to Gabon Inc. for last year:Beginning inventory in units ...........—Units produced ................20,000Units sold ..................17,200Costs per unit:Direct materials .................$8.00Direct labor .................$4.00Variable overhead
\The following information pertains to Gabon Inc. for last year:Beginning inventory in units ..........—Units produced ............20,000Units sold ................. 17,200Costs per unit:Direct materials ............$8.00Direct labor ................$4.00Variable overhead ............$1.50Fixed
During the most recent year, B & O Cafe had the following data associated with the items it makes:Units in beginning inventory ...........0Units produced ..............17,000Units sold ($200 per unit) ..........14,000Variable costs per unit:Direct materials ...............$35Direct labor
Trendy Inc. produces high-end sweaters and jackets in a single factory. The following information was provided for the coming year.A sales commission of 5 percent of sales is paid for each of the two product lines. Direct fixed selling and administrative expense was estimated to be $20,000 for the
For the coming year, Hill Computers Inc. expects to produce 200,000 computers. Of these, 80,000 will be consumer (personal) computers and 120,000 will be small business computers. Common fixed overhead is $700,000. Additional information for the coming year is as follows:Fixed selling and
Aravan Company purchases 4,000 units of Product Beta each year in lots of 400 units per order. The cost of placing one order is $20, and the cost of carrying one unit of product in inventory for a year is $4.Required:1. How many orders for Product Beta does Aravan place per year?2. What is the
Aravan Company purchases 4,000 units of Product Beta each year in lots of 400 units per order. The cost of placing one order is $20, and the cost of carrying one unit of product in inventory for a year is $4.Required:1. What is the EOQ for Product Beta?2. How many orders for Product Beta will
Grainger Company makes a variety of household appliances, including dust-busters. Plastic handles used in making dust-busters are purchased from an outside supplier. Each year, 20,000 handles are used, at the rate of 80 handles per day. However, some days as many as 90 handles are used. It takes
Zorro Company makes a variety of holiday party packs. One party pack is for a bachelorette party. It includes a tiara, a pink feathered boa, and a t-shirt emblazoned with ‘‘I’m the Bride.’’ Pink feathered boas are purchased from an outside supplier. Each year, 8,000 boas are used, at the
Spicer Company produces and sells wooden pallets that are used for moving and stacking materials. The operating costs for the past year were as follows:Variable costs per unit:Direct materials ......$ 2.45Direct labor .........2.10Variable overhead ........0.25Variable selling .........0.30Fixed
During its first year of operations, Sugarsmooth, Inc. produced 55,000 jars of hand cream based on a formula containing 10 percent glycolic acid. Unit sales were 53,500 jars. Fixed overhead totaled $27,500 and was applied at the rate of $0.50 per unit produced. The results of the year’s
Walker Company produces blenders and coffeemakers. During the past year, the company produced and sold 100,000 blenders and 25,000 coffeemakers. Fixed costs for Walker totaled $250,000, of which $90,000 can be avoided if the blenders are not produced and $45,000 can be avoided if the coffee makers
Kellen Company manufactures stackable plastic cubes that are used for storage in dorm rooms. In August 2008, Kellen began producing multicolored cubes. During the month of August, 9,000 were produced, and 8,800 were sold at $7.50 each. The following costs were incurred:Direct materials
FunTime Company produces three lines of greeting cards: scented, musical, and regular. Segmented income statements for the past year are as follows:Kathy Bunker, president of FunTime, is concerned about the financial performance of her firm and is seriously considering dropping both the scented and
Zarlon Company uses 24,000 circuit boards each year in its production of stereo units. The cost of placing an order is $125. The cost of holding one unit of inventory for one year is $6. Currently, Zarlon places 12 orders of 2,000 circuit boards per year.Required:1. Compute the annual ordering
Italia Pizzeria is a popular pizza restaurant near a college campus. Brandon Thayn, an accounting student, works for Italia Pizzeria. After several months at the restaurant, Brandon began to analyze the efficiency of the business, particularly inventory practices. He noticed that the owner had more
Ruth Swazey, divisional controller and certified management accountant, was upset by a recent memo she received from the divisional manager, Paul Chesser. Ruth was scheduled to present the division’s financial performance at headquarters in one week. In the memo, Paul had given Ruth some
Mac Ericson and Tammy Ferguson met at an IMA conference two months ago and began dating. Mac is the controller for Longley Enterprises, and Tammy is a marketing manager for Sharp Products. Longley is a major supplier for Piura Products, a competitor of Sharp’s. Longley has entered into a
Define the term budget. How are budgets used in planning?
Define control. How are budgets used to control?
Explain how both small and large organizations can benefit from budgeting.
Discuss some reasons for budgeting.
What is a master budget? An operating budget? A financial budget?
Explain the role of a sales forecast in budgeting. What is the difference between a sales forecast and a sales budget?
All budgets depend on the sales budget. Is this true? Explain.
Why is goal congruence important?
Why is it important for a manager to receive frequent feedback on his or her performance?
Discuss the roles of monetary and nonmonetary incentives. Do you believe that nonmonetary incentives are needed? Why?
What is participative budgeting? Discuss some of its advantages.
A budget too easily achieved will lead to diminished performance. Do you agree?Explain.
What is the role of top management in participative budgeting?
Explain why a manager has an incentive to build slack into the budget.
Explain how a manager can milk the firm to improve budgetary performance.
1. A budgeta. Is a long-term plan.b. Covers at least two years.c. Is only a control tool.d. Is necessary only for large firms.e. Is a short-term financial plan.2. Which of the following is not part of the control process?a. Monitoring of actual activityb. Comparison of actual with planned
1. A company plans on selling 200 units. The selling price per unit is $12. There are 20 units in beginning inventory, and the company would like to have 50 units in ending inventory. How many units should be produced for the coming period?a. 250b. 200c. 230d. 220e. None of the above2. Which of the
Sherwood, Inc. sells crates for pets. Sherwood expects the following units to be sold in the first three months of the coming year:January ....30,000February .....29,000March ......31,000The average price for a crate is $40.Required:Prepare a sales budget for the first three months of the coming
Sherwood, Inc. makes pet crates. In the first four months of the coming year, Sherwood expects the following unit sales:January .....30,000February ...29,000March .......31,000April ......34,000Sherwood’s policy is to have 15 percent of next month’s sales in ending inventory. OnJanuary 1, it is
Sherwood, Inc. makes pet crates. Planned production in units for the first three months of the coming year is:January ......30,150February .......29,300March ........31,450Each crate uses two plastic shells and one hardware kit. Company policy requires that ending inventories of raw materials for
Sherwood, Inc. makes pet crates. Planned production in units for the first three months of the coming year is:January ....30,150February ..29,300March ...31,450Each crate takes 0.4 direct labor hours. The average wage is $18 per hour.Required:Prepare a direct labor budget for the months of January,
Sherwood, Inc. makes pet crates. Budgeted direct labor hours for the first three months of the coming year is:January .....12,060February ...11,720March ....12,580The variable overhead rate is $2 per direct labor hour; fixed overhead is budgeted at $1,800 per month.Required:Prepare an overhead
Toler Company manufactures a line of office chairs. Each chair takes $18 of direct materials and uses 1.3 direct labor hours at $15 per direct labor hour. The variable overhead rate is $1.40 per direct labor hour and the fixed overhead rate is $3.60 per direct labor hour. Toler expects to have 500
Toler Company manufactures a line of office chairs. Each chair takes $18 of direct materials and uses 1.3 direct labor hours at $15 per direct labor hour. The variable overhead rate is $1.40 per direct labor hour and the fixed overhead rate is $3.60 per direct labor hour. Toler expects to produce
Andrews Company makes and sells industrial solvents. In the coming year, Andrews expects to sell $34,500,000 of solvents. There is a 2 percent commission on sales. In addition, fixed expenses of the sales and administrative offices include the following:Salaries ....$1,860,000Utilities
Lester Company provided the following information for the coming year:Units produced and sold ...............60,000Cost of goods sold per unit ................$18Selling price ......................$27Variable selling and administrative expense per unit .......$2.70Fixed selling and administrative
Don Gaspar and Company is a legal services firm. All sales of legal services are billed to the client (there are no cash sales). Don Gaspar expects that, on average, 50 percent will be paid in the month of billing, 30 percent will be paid in the month following billing, and 15 percent will be paid
Shetland, Inc. purchases raw materials on account for use in production. The direct materials purchases budget shows the following expected purchases on account:April .....$468,000May ......$514,000June ......$520,000Shetland typically pays 30 percent on account in the month of billing and 70
TNT Pizzeria provided the following information for the month of October:a. Sales are budgeted to be $120,000. About 15 percent of sales are cash; the remainder are on account.b. TNT expects that, on average, 70 percent of credit sales will be paid in the month of sale, and 26 percent will be paid
Planning and controla. Dr. Jones, a dentist, wants to increase the size and profitability of his business by building a reputation for quality and timely service.b. To achieve this, he plans on adding a dental laboratory to his building so that crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made in-house.c.
Assume that Stillwater Designs produces two automotive subwoofers: S12L7 and S12L5. The S12L7 sells for $475, and the S12L5 sells for $300. Projected sales (number of speakers) for the coming five quarters are as follows:The vice president of sales believes that the projected sales are realistic
Stillwater Designs produces two automotive subwoofers: S12L7 and S12L5. Projected sales (number of speakers) for the coming five quarters are as follows:The vice president of sales believes that the projected sales are realistic and can be achieved by the company.Stillwater Designs needs a
Seafood Inc. produces shrimp in cans. The sales budget for the first four months of the year is as follows:Company policy requires that ending inventories for each month be 35 percent of next month's sales. At the beginning of January, the inventory of shrimp is 36,000 cans.Each can of shrimp needs
Jimison Inc. produces spiral-bound notebooks. The unit sales for the first four months of the year for this product is as follows:Unit SalesJanuary ....150,000February ..200,000March ...220,000April .....200,000Company policy requires that ending inventories for each month be 15 percent of next
Lester Company produces a variety of labels, including iron-on name labels, which are sold to parents of camp-bound children. (The camps require campers to have their name on each article of clothing.) The labels are sold in a roll of 1,000, which requires about 25 yards of paper strip. Each yard
Pendel Company produces a variety of garden tools. The production budget for rakes is shown for the following months:UnitsMarch ....50,000April ......60,000May ....30,000June ....28,000Each rake produced requires (on average) 0.15 direct labor hour. The average cost of direct labor is $18 per
Norton Inc. manufactures six models of leaf blowers and weed eaters. Norton's budgeting team is finalizing the sales budget for the coming year. Sales in units and dollars for last year follow:In looking over the previous year's sales figures, Norton's sales budgeting team recalled the following:a.
Raylene Webber, owner of Raylene’s Flowers and Gifts, produces gift baskets for various special occasions. Each gift basket includes fruit or assorted small gifts (e.g., a coffee mug, deck of cards, novelty cocoa mixes, scented soap) in a basket that is wrapped in colorful cellophane. Raylene has
Kotari Inc. found that about 15 percent of its sales during the month were for cash.Kotari has the following accounts receivable payment experience:Percent paid in the month of sale ..........20Percent paid in the month after the sale ......70Percent paid in the second month after the sale
Janzen Inc. sells all of its product on account. Janzen has the following accounts receivable payment experience:Percent paid in the month of sale ..........20Percent paid in the month after the sale ......60Percent paid in the second month after the sale ...15To encourage payment in the month of
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