FUND.ACCT.PRIN.(LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
FUND.ACCT.PRIN.(LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781260260724
Author: Wild
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 24, Problem 7E

Requirement-1

To determine

To Prepare:

The departmental contribution margin income statement

Requirement-1

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 7E

The departmental contribution margin income statement is as follows:

    Contribution Margin Income Statement
    For the year ended Dec. 31, 2019
    AcousticElectric
    Sales
    $ 112,500
    $ 105,500
    Less: Variable Expenses:
    Cost of Goods Sold
    $ (55,675)
    $ (66,750)
    Salaries Expense
    $ (17,300)
    $ (13,500)
    Supplies Expense
    $ (2,030)
    $ (1,700)
    Contribution Margin$ 37,495$ 23,550
    Less: Overheads (Fixed):
    Advertising
    $ (8,075)
    $ (6,250)
    Depreciation expense- Equipment
    $ (10,150)
    $ (9,000)
    Rent
    $ (6,105)
    $ (5,950)
    Utilities
    $ (3,045)
    $ (2,550)
    Net Income (Loss)$ 10,120$(200)

Explanation of Solution

The departmental contribution margin income statement is prepared as follows:

    Contribution Margin Income Statement
    For the year ended Dec. 31, 2019
    AcousticElectric
    Sales
    $ 112,500
    $ 105,500
    Less: Variable Expenses:
    Cost of Goods Sold
    $ (55,675)
    $ (66,750)
    Salaries Expense
    $ (17,300)
    $ (13,500)
    Supplies Expense
    $ (2,030)
    $ (1,700)
    Contribution Margin$ 37,495$ 23,550
    Less: Overheads (Fixed):
    Advertising
    $ (8,075)
    $ (6,250)
    Depreciation expense- Equipment
    $ (10,150)
    $ (9,000)
    Rent
    $ (6,105)
    $ (5,950)
    Utilities
    $ (3,045)
    $ (2,550)
    Net Income (Loss)$ 10,120$(200)

Concept Introduction:

Contribution Margin Income Statement:

Contribution Margin Income Statement is a format of income statement used for cost volume profit analysis. This statement shows the Variable costs and fixed costs as separate items. It calculates the contribution margin and Net income as well.

Requirement-2

To determine

If the Electric Division should be eliminated

Requirement-2

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Answer to Problem 7E

Electric Division should not be eliminated.

Explanation of Solution

The departmental contribution margin income statement is prepared as follows:

    Contribution Margin Income Statement
    For the year ended Dec. 31, 2019
    AcousticElectric
    Sales
    $ 112,500
    $ 105,500
    Less: Variable Expenses:
    Cost of Goods Sold
    $ (55,675)
    $ (66,750)
    Salaries Expense
    $ (17,300)
    $ (13,500)
    Supplies Expense
    $ (2,030)
    $ (1,700)
    Contribution Margin$ 37,495$ 23,550
    Less: Overheads (Fixed):
    Advertising
    $ (8,075)
    $ (6,250)
    Depreciation expense- Equipment
    $ (10,150)
    $ (9,000)
    Rent
    $ (6,105)
    $ (5,950)
    Utilities
    $ (3,045)
    $ (2,550)
    Net Income (Loss)$ 10,120$(200)

Based on the above contribution margin income statement, Electric division as positive contribution for the overhead, hence this division should not be eliminated.

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Chapter 24 Solutions

FUND.ACCT.PRIN.(LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS

Ch. 24 - Prob. 11DQCh. 24 - Prob. 12DQCh. 24 - Prob. 13DQCh. 24 - Prob. 14DQCh. 24 - Prob. 15DQCh. 24 - Prob. 16DQCh. 24 - Prob. 17DQCh. 24 - Prob. 18DQCh. 24 - Prob. 1QSCh. 24 - QS 24-2 Basis for cost allocation C1 In each...Ch. 24 - QS 244 Responsibility accounting report...Ch. 24 - QS 24-5 Allocating costs to departments...Ch. 24 - QS 24-6 Allocating costs to departments P2...Ch. 24 - QS 24-7 Allocating costs to departments P2...Ch. 24 - Prob. 7QSCh. 24 - QS 24-9 Departmental contribution to overhead...Ch. 24 - QS 24-10 Computing return on investment A1...Ch. 24 - QS 24-11 Computing residual income A1 Refer to...Ch. 24 - QS 24-12 Performance measures A1 A2 Fill in...Ch. 24 - QS 24-13 Computing profit margin and investment...Ch. 24 - Prob. 13QSCh. 24 - Prob. 14QSCh. 24 - Prob. 15QSCh. 24 - Prob. 16QSCh. 24 - Prob. 17QSCh. 24 - Prob. 18QSCh. 24 - Prob. 19QSCh. 24 - Prob. 1ECh. 24 - Prob. 2ECh. 24 - Prob. 3ECh. 24 - Prob. 4ECh. 24 - Prob. 5ECh. 24 - Exercise 24-6 Departmental expense allocation...Ch. 24 - Prob. 7ECh. 24 - Prob. 8ECh. 24 - Prob. 9ECh. 24 - Prob. 10ECh. 24 - Prob. 11ECh. 24 - Prob. 12ECh. 24 - Prob. 13ECh. 24 - Prob. 14ECh. 24 - Prob. 15ECh. 24 - Prob. 16ECh. 24 - Prob. 17ECh. 24 - Prob. 18ECh. 24 - Prob. 19ECh. 24 - Prob. 20ECh. 24 - Prob. 21ECh. 24 - Prob. 22ECh. 24 - Prob. 23ECh. 24 - Prob. 1APSACh. 24 - Prob. 2APSACh. 24 - Prob. 3APSACh. 24 - Prob. 4APSACh. 24 - Prob. 5APSACh. 24 - Prob. 1BPSBCh. 24 - Prob. 2BPSBCh. 24 - Prob. 3BPSBCh. 24 - Prob. 4BPSBCh. 24 - Prob. 5BPSBCh. 24 - Prob. 24SPCh. 24 - Prob. 1AACh. 24 - Prob. 2AACh. 24 - Prob. 3AACh. 24 - Prob. 1BTNCh. 24 - Prob. 2BTNCh. 24 - Prob. 3BTNCh. 24 - Prob. 4BTNCh. 24 - Prob. 5BTNCh. 24 - Prob. 6BTN
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