Questions from Cost Accounting


Q: Branson Manufacturing, Inc., produces a single type of small motor

Branson Manufacturing, Inc., produces a single type of small motor. The bookkeeper who does not have an in-depth understanding of accounting principles prepared the following performance report with t...

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Q: Use the information in Figure 7-12 of the chapter.

Use the information in Figure 7-12 of the chapter. Required: Prepare flexible budgets for the production and sale of 29,000 units and 31,000, respectively.

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Q: Presented below are the monthly factory overhead cost budget (at normal

Presented below are the monthly factory overhead cost budget (at normal capacity of 5,000 units or 20,000 direct labor hours) and the production and cost data for a month. The predetermined overhead r...

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Q: Mountaineer Manufacturing Company uses a job order cost system and standard costs

Mountaineer Manufacturing Company uses a job order cost system and standard costs. It manufactures one product, whose standard cost follows: Materials, 20 yards@$0.90 per yard . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Q: The sales department of Optimo Company has forecast sales for May 2011

The sales department of Optimo Company has forecast sales for May 2011 to be 40,000 units. Additional information follows: Finished goods inventory, May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Q: Cruise Tire Company’s budgeted unit sales for the year 2011 were:

Cruise Tire Company’s budgeted unit sales for the year 2011 were: Passenger car tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Q: Budgeted selling and administrative expenses for Cruise Tire Company in P7-

Budgeted selling and administrative expenses for Cruise Tire Company in P7-2 for the year ended December 31, 2011, were as follows: Advertising expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Q: Which budget must be prepared before the others? Why?

Which budget must be prepared before the others? Why?

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Q: Why is it important to have front-line managers participate in

Why is it important to have front-line managers participate in the budgeting process?

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Q: What is the difference between the average cost method and the first

What is the difference between the average cost method and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method?

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