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Crane Processing Company performs word-processing services for business clients and students in a university community. The work for business clients is fairly steady throughout the year. The work for students peaks significantly in December and May as a result of term papers, research project reports, and dissertations. Two years ago, the company attempted to meet the peak demand by hiring part-time help. This led to numerous errors and much customer dissatisfaction. A year ago, the company hired four experienced employees on a permanent basis in place of part-time help. This proved to be much better in terms of productivity and customer satisfaction. But, it has caused an increase in annual payroll costs and a significant decline in annual net income. Recently, Melissa Braun, a sales representative of Banister Services Inc., has made a proposal to the company. Under her plan, Banister will provide up to four experienced workers at a daily rate of $86 per person for an 8-hour workday. Banister workers are not available on an hourly basis. Crane would have to pay only the daily rate for the workers used. The owner of Crane Processing, Carol Holt, asks you, as the company's accountant, to prepare a report on the expenses that are pertinent to the decision. If the Banister plan is adopted, Carol will terminate the employment of two permanent moment, each employee earns an annual income of $21,500. Crane pays 7.65% FICA taxes, 0.80% federal unemployment taxes, and 5.40% state unemployment taxes. The unemployment taxes apply to only the first $8,000 of gross earnings. In addition, Crane pays $30 per month for each employee for medical and dental insurance. Carol indicates that if the Banister Services plan is accepted, her needs for temporary workers will be as follows. Number of Employees Working Days per Month Months January-March April-May June-October November December NM NM Answer the following. (a) Prepare a report showing the comparative payroll expense of continuing to employ permanent workers compared to adopting the Banister Services Inc. plan. BANISTER SERVICES INC. Months Cost January-March April-May June-October November-December Total Cost

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Number of employees 1 Months Jan-Mar Apr-May Jun-Oct Nov-Dec Total annual cost Wage No of days rate Cost 22 $ 86.00 $ 3,784.00 27 $ 86.00 $ 6,966.00 20 $ 86.00 $ 3,440.00 25 $ 86.00 $ 6,450.00 $ 20,640.00 2 Particulars Salaries FICA taxes (7.65%) Federal unemployement taxes (0.8%) State unemployement taxes (5.40%) Medical and dental insurance Total cost Amount $ 43,000.00 =21500*2 $ 3,289.50 -43000*7.65% $ 128.00 =8000*2*0.8% $ 864.00 =8000*2*5.4% 720.00 =30*2*12 $ 48,001.50 3 The company would save $ 27,361.50-48001.5-20640