Breakfast Bars has two support departments, Information Systems and Personnel. The Information Systems Department costs of $120,000
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Breakfast Bars has two support departments, Information Systems and Personnel. The Information Systems Department costs of $120,000 are allocated on the basis of hours used. The Personnel Department costs of $30,000 are allocated based on the number of employees. Costs of the two operating departments are $60,000 for Fruit Bars and $90,000 for Nut Bars. Data on information systems hours used and number of employees are as follows:
Allocation Bases: | Information Systems | Personnel | Fruit | Nut |
Information systems hours used | 600 | 600 | 720 | 480 |
Number of Employees | 10 | 20 | 40 | 120 |
REQUIRED:
- What is the cost of the Information Systems Department allocated to Fruit using the direct method?
- Using the step-down method, what is the cost of the Personnel Department allocated to Fruit if the support department having the highest cost is allocated first?
- Write the equations needed to allocate the costs of each support department using the reciprocal method.
- Identify and discuss one problem with using a single rate allocation method to develop charges for the use of services.
Related Book For
Cornerstones of Cost Management
ISBN: 978-1285751788
3rd edition
Authors: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
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