CUSTOM COST ACCOUNTING 15E
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ISBN: 9781269831338
Author: Horngren
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.17MCQ
During the current year, XYZ Company increased its variable SG&A expenses while keeping fixed SG&A expenses the same. As a result, XYZ’s:
- a. Contribution margin and gross margin will be lower.
- b. Contribution margin will be higher, while its gross margin will remain the same.
- c. Operating income will be the same under both the financial accounting income statement and contribution income statement.
- d. Inventory amounts booked under the financial accounting income statement will be lower than under the contribution income statement.
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During the current year, XYZ Company increased its variable SG&A expenses while keeping fixed SG&A expenses the same. As a result, XYZ’s:
a. Contribution margin and gross margin will be lower.
b. Contribution margin will be higher, while its gross margin will remain the same.
c. Operating income will be the same under both the financial accounting income statement and contribution income statement.
d. Inventory amounts booked under the financial accounting income statement will be lower than under the contribution income statement.
During the current year, XYZ Company increased its variable SG&A expenses while keeping fixed SGA expenses the same. As a result, XYZ’s:
Contribution margin and gross margin will be lower.
Contribution margin will be higher, while its gross margin will remain the same.
Operating income will be the same under both the financial accounting income statement and contribution income statement.
Inventory amounts booked under the financial accounting income statement will be lower than under the contribution income statement.
During the current year, XYZ Company increased its variable SG&A expenses while keeping fixed SG&A expenses the same. As a result, XYZ’s:
Contribution margin and gross margin will be lower.
Contribution margin will be higher, while its gross margin will remain the same.
Operating income will be the same under both the financial accounting income statement and contribution income statement.
Inventory amounts booked under the financial accounting income statement will be lower than under the contribution income statement.
Under the contribution income statement, a company’s contribution margin will be:
Higher if fixed SG& A costs decrease.
Higher if variable SG& A costs increase.
Lower if fixed manufacturing overhead costs decrease.
Lower if variable manufacturing overhead costs increase.
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CUSTOM COST ACCOUNTING 15E
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