COST ACCOUNTING
COST ACCOUNTING
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781323694008
Author: Horngren
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.26E

1. a.

To determine

Physical Measurement Method:

Physical measurement method is a process of joint cost allocation which apportions joint cost on the basis of number of units or physical volume.

Formula to allocate joint cost as per physical measure method:

Cost allocated to joint product=Quantity of productTotal quantity of production×Total joint cost

Net Realizable Value (NRV) Method:

NRV method is a method of joint cost allocation which takes into consideration additional costs required to be incurred in the further processing of the products.

Formula to allocate joint cost as per NRV method:

Cost allocated to joint product=NRV of productTotal NRV of production×Total joint cost

Where,

  • NRV=Sales valueCost of further process or sell

To compute: Allocation of joint cost as per physical measure method:

1. b.

To determine

To compute: Allocation of joint cost as per NRV method.

2.

To determine

To compute: Operating income as per Physical measure method and NRV method.

3.

To determine

To identify: Pros and cons of physical measure method and NRV method.

4.

To determine

To prepare: Letter to taxation authorities.

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Chapter 16 Solutions

COST ACCOUNTING

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