The Furnishings Company sells furnishings and fixtures over the Internet. The International Division is organized as a
Question:
The Furnishings Company sells furnishings and fixtures over the Internet. The International Division is organized as a cost center. The budget for the International Division for the month ended October 31, 2008, is as follows (in millions):
Customer service salaries ... $ 119
Insurance and property taxes ... 32
Distribution salaries ...... 238
Marketing salaries ........ 336
Engineer salaries ........ 217
Warehouse wages ....... 147
Equipment depreciation ..... 45
Total ............ $1,134
During October, the costs incurred in the International Division were as follows:
Customer service salaries .. $ 153
Insurance and property taxes ... 31
Distribution salaries ..... 235
Marketing salaries ..... 377
Engineer salaries ....... 213
Warehouse wages ...... 141
Equipment depreciation ..... 45
Total .......... $1,195
Instructions
1. Prepare a budget performance report for the director of the International Division for the month of October.
2. For which costs might the director be expected to request supplemental reports?
Step by Step Answer:
Accounting
ISBN: 978-0324401844
22nd Edition
Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan E. Duchac