Empire Company is a manufacturer of smart phones. Its controller resigned in October 2020. An inexperienced assistant
Question:
Prior to October 2020, the company had been profi table every month. The companys president is concerned about the accuracy of the income statement. As her friend, you have been asked to review the income statement and make necessary corrections. After examining other manufacturing cost data, you have acquired additional information as follows.
1. Inventory balances at the beginning and end of October were:
2. Only 75% of the utilities expense and 60% of the insurance expense apply to factory operations. The remaining amounts should be charged to selling and administrative activities.
Instructions
a. Prepare a schedule of cost of goods manufactured for October 2020.
b. Prepare a correct income statement for October 2020.
Step by Step Answer:
Managerial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making
ISBN: 978-1119392422
8th edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso