Tombert Company is a manufacturer of computers. Its controller resigned in October 2016. An inexperienced assistant accountant
Question:
Prior to October 2016, the company had been profitable every month. The company's president is concerned about the accuracy of the income statement. As his friend, he has asked you to review the income statement and make necessary corrections. After examining other manufacturing cost data, you have acquired the following additional information.
1. Inventory balances at the beginning and end of October were as follows:
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
Calculate the following:
(a) Prepare a schedule of the cost of goods manufactured for October 2016.
(b) Prepare a correct income statement for October 2016.
Step by Step Answer:
Managerial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making
ISBN: 978-1118856994
4th Canadian edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso, Ibrahim M. Aly