Questions from Managerial Accounting


Q: “In my opinion, we ought to stop making our own

“In my opinion, we ought to stop making our own drums and accept that outside supplier’s offer,”said Wim Niewindt, managing director of Antilles Refining, N.V., of Aruba. “At a price of 18 florins per...

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Q: Flandro Company uses a standard cost system and sets predetermined overhead rates

Flandro Company uses a standard cost system and sets predetermined overhead rates on the basis of direct labor-hours. The following data are taken from the company’s budget for the c...

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Q: Thalassines Kataskeves, S.A., of Greece makes marine equipment

Thalassines Kataskeves, S.A., of Greece makes marine equipment. The company has been experiencinglosses on its bilge pump product line for several years. The most recent quarterly contributionformat i...

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Q: How does opportunity cost enter into the make or buy decision?

How does opportunity cost enter into the make or buy decision?

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Q: Give at least four examples of possible constraints.

Give at least four examples of possible constraints.

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Q: From a decision-making point of view, should joint costs

From a decision-making point of view, should joint costs be allocated among joint products?

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Q: Airlines sometimes offer reduced rates during certain times of the week to

Airlines sometimes offer reduced rates during certain times of the week to members of a business person’s family if they accompany him or her on trips. How does the concept of relevant costs enter int...

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Q: Define the following terms: incremental cost, opportunity cost, and

Define the following terms: incremental cost, opportunity cost, and sunk cost.

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Q: “Variable costs and differential costs mean the same thing.” Do

“Variable costs and differential costs mean the same thing.” Do you agree? Explain.

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Q: “If a product line is generating a loss, then it

“If a product line is generating a loss, then it should be discontinued.” Do you agree? Explain.

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