87

.Activity-based management can be viewed as an information system with broad objectives. Which of the following is NOT one of the broad objectives of ABM?

a.increase the non-value-added costs through increased collection of more accurate cost accounting information

b.support continuous improvement through cost reduction

c.improve decision making through more accurate cost data

d.All of these choices are correct.

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. Which of the following statements is true about quality cost performance reports?

a.These reports show the deviation of budgeted demand from the expected demand.

b.These reports have two essential elements: actual outcomes and standard or expected outcomes.

c.These reports are essential for supplier verification.

d.These reports are required to be prepared as per ISO 9000 quality certification.

99.

Question Content Area

Using the graphic approach to linear programming, the solution is usually

a.the point farthest from the y-axis.

b.a corner point where two or more constraints intersect.

c.where the lines intersect farthest from zero.

d.the point farthest from the x-axis.

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Macheski Company, an importer and retailer of Polish pottery and kitchenware, prepares a monthly master budget. Data for the July master budget are as follows: June 30 balance sheet amounts are as follows:

Cash	$ 25,000	Accounts payable	$ 45,000
Accounts receivable	110,000	Capital stock	300,000
Inventory	54,000	Retained earnings	94,000
Building and equipment (net)	250,000

Actual sales for June and budgeted sales for July, August, and September are as follows:

June	$137,500
July	360,000
August	400,000
September	320,000

Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All credit sales are collected in the month following the sale. There are no bad debts. The gross margin percentage is 40% of sales. The desired ending inventory is equal to 25% of the following month's sales. One fourth of the purchases are paid for in the month of purchase, and the others are purchased on account and paid in full the following month. The monthly cash operating expenses are $43,000, and the monthly depreciation expenses are $7,000. What is the balance of the cash account at the end of July?

a.$15,500

b.$8,500

c.$114,000

d.$62,500