Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product
A condensed income statement by product line for British Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Royal Cola for the past year:
Sales | $232,900 |
Cost of goods sold | 112,000 |
Gross profit | $120,900 |
Operating expenses | 144,000 |
Loss from operations | $(23,100) |
It is estimated that 16% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 20% of the operating expenses are fixed. Since Royal Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued.
a. Prepare a differential analysis, dated March 3, to determine whether Royal Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter zero "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss.
Differential Analysis | |||
Continue Royal Cola (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Royal Cola (Alt. 2) | |||
January 21 | |||
Continue Royal Cola (Alternative 1) |
Discontinue Royal Cola (Alternative 2) |
Differential Effect on Income (Alternative 2) |
|
Revenues | $ | $ | $ |
Costs: | |||
Variable cost of goods sold | |||
Variable operating expenses | |||
Fixed costs | |||
Income (Loss) | $ | $ | $ |
Feedback
For continue and discontinue alternatives subtract the costs from the revenue. Use percentages to separate variable from fixed costs. Determine the differential effect on income of the revenues, costs, and income (loss) by subtracting alternative 2 from alternative 1.
b. Should Star Cola be retained? Explain.
Yes
As indicated by the differential analysis in part (A), the income would increase by $ if the product is discontinued.
a. Prepare a differential analysis, dated March 3, to determine whether Royal Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter zero "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss.
Differential Analysis | |||
Continue Royal Cola (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Royal Cola (Alt. 2) | |||
January 21 | |||
Continue Royal Cola (Alternative 1) |
Discontinue Royal Cola (Alternative 2) |
Differential Effect on Income (Alternative 2) |
|
Revenues | $232900 | $0 | -232900 |
Costs: | |||
Variable cost of goods sold | -94080 | 0 | 94080 |
Variable operating expenses | -115200 | 0 | 115200 |
Fixed costs | -46720 | -46720 | 0 |
Income (Loss) | -23100 | -46720 | -23620 |
Feedback
For continue and discontinue alternatives subtract the costs from the revenue. Use percentages to separate variable from fixed costs. Determine the differential effect on income of the revenues, costs, and income (loss) by subtracting alternative 2 from alternative 1.
b. Should Star Cola be retained? Explain.
Yes
As indicated by the differential analysis in part (A), the income would increase (decrease) by -23620 if the product is discontinued.
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