Question: Kalusale Mining Corporation ( KMC ) , is a medium sized mining firm situated in Northern - Western province of Zambia. KMC is owned by

Kalusale Mining Corporation (KMC), is a medium sized mining firm situated in Northern-Western province of Zambia. KMC is owned by graduates of the Copperbelt University who after working for Mafukeni Copper Mines (MCP) and Chililabombwe Copper Mines (CCM) in the Copperbelt, decided to set out in business in Solwezi district. KMC exports three (3) versions of copper products namely Anodes, Cathodes and Blisters to foreign markets both in Africa and Europe. The following data relates to a typical production cycle of KMC: The selling price per unit of Copper Cathodes is K60. Variable production cost is K35 per unit and fixed production costs of K30,000 per period are recovered on the basis of the normal capacity of 5,000 units per period. Fixed administration, selling and distribution overheads are K19,000 per period. There was no opening inventory for the latest period Required: Calculate the profit reported for sales of 5,000 units last period for production volumes of 5,000 units, 6,000 units and 7,000 units, using: Absorption Costing (6marks) Marginal Costing (6 marks) State Four (4) the advantages of marginal Costing (4 marks) Outline Four (4) limitations of absorption costing Instructions 1. Show only the calculations no explanation. 2. Show all calculations clearlu. 3. Answer all the questions given don't leave any questions .

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