Discussion Question:
You are required to do the following:
watch the video below carefully,
respond to the discussion question,
Video on Activity Based Costing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp2ugvDkMP4&t=129s
Discussion Question:
“There are two main problems which tend to occur when traditional (simple) costing methods are used to provide information for management decision purposes. These two problems include: (i) product cost distortions, or cross-subsidies; and (ii) the exclusiveness of traditional product costing (i.e. the treatment of non-manufacturing costs differ between traditional cost systems and ABC systems).”
Discuss the above statement and explain how it is relevant to the case in the video.
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Question 3 Schultz Electronics manufactures two ultra high-definition television models: the Royale which sells for $1,480, and a new model, the Majestic, which sells for $1,270. The production cost computed per unit under traditional costing for each model in 2020 was as follows. Royale $640 Traditional Costing Direct materials Direct labor ($20 per hour) Manufacturing overhead ($39 per DLH) Majestic $430 100 120 195 234 $994 Total per unit cost $725 In 2020, Schultz manufactured 25,000 units of the Royale...
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Discussion Questions 1. What is the main factor for a company in choosing be- tween job order costing and process costing systems? Give two likely applications of each system. 2. The focus in a job order costing system is the job or batch. Identify the main focus in process costing. 3. Can services be delivered by means of process opera- tions? Support your answer with an example. 4. Are the journal entries that match cost flows to product flows in...
Discussion Questions 1. What is the main factor for a company in choosing be- tween job order costing and process costing systems? Give two likely applications of each system. 2. The focus in a job order costing system is the job or batch. Identify the main focus in process costing. 3. Can services be delivered by means of process opera- tions? Support your answer with an example. 4. Are the journal entries that match cost flows to product flows in...
Question 33 2 pts The first step for implementing activity-based costing is Calculate activity rates Assign overhead costs to activity cost pools Define activities, activity cost pools, and activity measures Assign overhead costs to cost objects Question 34 2 pts The differences between ABC and Traditional Product Costs include the following except: Traditional cost systems create a more favorable net operating income (loss) Traditional cost systems allocate manufacturing overhead costs using a volume-related allocation base Traditional cost systems allocate all...
Pre-Built Problems a Julio produces two types of calculator, standard and deluxe. The company is currently using a traditional costing system with machine hours as the cost driver but is considering a move to activity-based costing. In preparing for the possible switch, Julio has identified two cost pools: materials handling and setup. The collected data follow Number of machine hours Number of material moves Number of setups Total estimated overhead costs are $368.360, of which $189.800 is assigned to the...
Question 3 Schultz Electronics manufactures two ultra high-definition television models: the Royale which sells for $1,480, and a new model, the Majestic, which sells for $1,270. The production cost computed per unit under traditional costing for each model in 2020 was as follows. Royale $640 Traditional Costing Direct materials Direct labor ($20 per hour) Manufacturing overhead ($39 per DLH) Majestic $430 100 120 195 234 $994 Total per unit cost $725 In 2020, Schultz manufactured 25,000 units of the Royale...
Question 3 Schultz Electronics manufactures two ultra high-definition television models: the Royale which sells for $1,580, and a new model, the Majestic, which sells for $1,320. The production cost computed per unit under traditional costing for each model in 2020 was as follows. Royale $650 Traditional Costing Direct materials Direct labor ($20 per hour) Manufacturing overhead ($42 per DLH) Total per unit cost Majestic $400 100 120 210 252 $1,022 $710 In 2020, Schultz manufactured 25,000 units of the Royale...
Question 10 Saddle Inc. has two types of handbags: standard and custom. The controller has decided to use a plantwide overhead rate based on direct labor costs. The president has heard of activity-based costing and wants to see how the results would differ if this system were used. Two activity cost pools were developed: machining and machine setup. Presented below is information related to the company's operations. Standard Custom $50,000 Direct labor costs Machine hours Setup hours 1,200 $100,000 1,200...
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