Problem 1: Bus Fpx4061 Managerial Accounting Principles Asse

Problem 1bus Fpx4061 Managerial Accounting Principlesassessment 1 C

Problem 1bus Fpx4061 Managerial Accounting Principlesassessment 1 C

Problem 1 BUS-FPX4061 - Managerial Accounting Principles Assessment 1: Cost Analysis Worksheet Problem 1 Input values Solve the given problem based on the following information. Conglomco Corporation manufactures and sells widgets for $550 per unit. Company name Conglomco Corporation The total cost of production for 1,100 widgets is given below. Product Widget Differentiate each cost as being either variable or fixed and product or period. Selling price of widgets $550 per unit Total number of widgets 1,100 Costs Cost by Behavior ($) Cost by Function ($) Variable Fixed Product Period Resin for widget covers: $18,700 Wages/assembly: $90,200 Resin for widget covers $18,700 Facility property taxes: $5,500 Wages/assembly $90,200 Accounting staff salaries: $38,500 Facility property taxes $5,500 Stands (1,100 outsourced): $28,600 Accounting staff salaries $38,500 Rental equipment/sales staff: $11,000 Stands (1,100 outsourced) $28,600 Salaries/management: $137,500 Rental equipment/sales staff $11,000 Annual maintenance fee: $11,000 Salaries/management $137,500 Commissions (per unit): $15 Annual maintenance fee $11,000 Commissions (per unit) $15 Depreciation on machinery $44,000 Depreciation on machinery: $44,000 Problem 2 Problem 2 Input values Solve the given problem based on the following information. Jordan manufactures and sells widgets for $550 per unit. Company name Jordan The total cost of production for 1,100 widgets is given below. Product name Widget Compute the manufacturing cost per widget. Selling price of widgets $550 per unit Round the unit cost to two decimal places. Total number of widgets 1,100 Costs Resin for widget covers $18,700 Wages/assembly $90,200 Resin for widget covers $18,700 Facility property taxes $5,500 Wages/assembly $90,200 Accounting staff salaries $38,500 Facility property taxes $5,500 Stands (1,100 outsourced) $28,600 Accounting staff salaries $38,500 Rental equipment/sales staff $11,000 Stands (1,100 outsourced) $28,600 Salaries/management $137,500 Rental equipment/sales staff $11,000 Annual maintenance fee $11,000 Salaries/management $137,500 Commissions (per unit) $15 Annual maintenance fee $11,000 Depreciation on machinery $44,000 Commissions (per unit) $15 Depreciation on machinery $44,000 Cost to Manufacture Each Widget Item Total Cost ($) Cost per Unit ($) Variable manufacturing costs: Fixed manufacturing costs: Total manufacturing cost

Paper For Above instruction

The following analysis addresses two detailed managerial accounting problems involving cost evaluation, classification, and computation for two companies, Conglomco Corporation and Jordan, both manufacturing and selling widgets at a unit price of $550, with an identical total batch production of 1,100 widgets. The primary goals are to classify costs appropriately into fixed or variable and product or period categories and to calculate the manufacturing cost per unit accurately, which is essential for pricing, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.

Problem 1: Cost Classification and Analysis for Conglomco Corporation

Conglomco Corporation's cost structure for producing 1,100 widgets encompasses various expenses with distinct behaviors and functions. These costs are pivotal in understanding the company's cost behavior and profit margins.

Variable and Fixed Costs:

  • Resin for widget covers: $18,700 (Variable, Product cost)
  • Wages/assembly: $90,200 (Variable, Product cost)
  • Facility property taxes: $5,500 (Fixed, Period cost)
  • Accounting staff salaries: $38,500 (Fixed, Period cost)
  • Stands (outsourced): $28,600 (Variable, Product cost)
  • Rental equipment/sales staff: $11,000 (Variable, Period cost)
  • Salaries/management: $137,500 (Fixed, Period cost)
  • Annual maintenance fee: $11,000 (Fixed, Period cost)
  • Commissions (per unit): $15 (Variable, Product cost)
  • Depreciation on machinery: $44,000 (Fixed, Period cost)

Analysis:

The variable costs per unit include resin, wages/assembly, outsourced stands, rental staff, and commissions. These costs fluctuate directly with production volume, essential for CVP analysis and short-term decision-making. Fixed costs such as property taxes, salaries, maintenance, and depreciation remain constant regardless of output, vital for assessing overall profitability and fixed expense coverage.

Problem 2: Manufacturing Cost Per Widget for Jordan

Jordan's manufacturing costs for 1,100 widgets are identical in structure to Conglomco’s, allowing for straightforward computation of per-unit costs.

Calculation Findings:

  • Total Variable Manufacturing Costs: Resin covers ($18,700), wages/assembly ($90,200), outsourced stands ($28,600), rental staff ($11,000), commissions ($15 per unit for 1,100 units = $16,500), depreciation ($44,000).
  • Total Fixed Manufacturing Costs: Property taxes ($5,500), staff salaries ($38,500), management salaries ($137,500), annual maintenance ($11,000).

Manufacturing Cost Computation:

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Total variable costs are derived summing all costs that change with output volume, amounting to approximately $189,500. Dividing this by 1,100 units provides a variable cost per unit close to $172.27.

Fixed Manufacturing Costs

Fixed costs total approximately $192,000. Per-unit fixed costs are calculated by dividing this total by 1,100 units, resulting in about $174.55 per unit.

Total Manufacturing Cost per Unit

Adding variable and fixed costs gives an overall manufacturing cost per widget of roughly $346.82, which provides critical insight into pricing strategies and profitability margins given the selling price of $550. This calculation indicates a robust gross margin, informing managerial decisions on production levels and cost control.

Conclusion

This cost analysis exemplifies the importance of differentiating fixed and variable costs in managerial accounting to facilitate accurate product costing, pricing, and strategic decision-making. Both companies showcase how a detailed breakdown of costs supports efficient resource allocation and profitability analysis, reinforcing the significance of accurate cost classification in managerial finance.

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