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Chapter 16, Problem 16.1Q

Give two examples of industries in which joint costs are found. For each example, what are the individual products at the splitoff point?

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To determine

Joint Cost:

Joint cost is a cost accounting term, which is referred to common costs incurred in purchasing or in the process of producing multiple products.

Split-off Point:

Split-off point is the point in production process where joint products are capable of being distinguished individually.

To identify: Examples of industries in which joint costs are found.

Answer to Problem 16.1Q

Given below are the examples of industries where joint costs are found:

  • Dairy Food Industry – Products are milk, cream, butter, cheese yogurt, whey and milk powder
  • Sugar industries – Products are sugar, brown sugar, bagasse and molasses, rum and filter cake.

Explanation of Solution

  • Joint costs are incurred in combination and therefore it is difficult to identify the cost of individual products.
  • Whereas after split-off point it is easy to identify the costs of products individually.
Conclusion

Hence, dairy food industry and sugar industry are one of the industries where joint costs are found.

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