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Provide example of one Saudi Company and analyze two

Q1 Provide example of one Saudi Company and analyze two examples of organizational strategies and operating plans for this example.

Q2 Abdulkrim Company manufactures a product A. The company estimates the cost function for the total costs. The cost driver is number of units. The following informations were collected: Month Units Total Costs January 3,560 $242,400 February 3,800 $252,000 March 4,000 $260,000 April 3,600 $244,000 May 3,200 $228,000 June 3,040 $221,600 Compute a cost function using the high-low method.

Q3 Hashim Corporation sells its product for $17 per unit. Its variable cost is $10 per unit, and total fixed costs are $800. Assuming next period’s estimated sales are 300, calculate the following amounts: a. Degree of operating leverage b. Margin of safety in units c. Margin of safety in revenues.

Q4 Provide one numerical example for allocation of overhead of one job and analyze this example.

Q5 Discuss the concept of Equivalent Units in process costing and give numerical example.

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Q1: Example of a Saudi Company and Analysis of Strategies

One prominent example of a Saudi company is Saudi Aramco, the national petroleum and natural gas company of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco has adopted organizational strategies focused on sustainability, innovation, and efficiency. Two notable examples of their strategies include the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investments in renewable energy sources. The organization has established an operational plan that integrates these strategies, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting cleaner energy technologies. By introducing advanced technologies in oil extraction and refining processes, Saudi Aramco aims to minimize its environmental impact while ensuring economic growth and energy security for the nation.

Q2: Cost Function Calculation Using the High-Low Method

To compute the cost function for Abdulkrim Company using the high-low method, we first need to identify the highest and lowest activity levels from the provided data. The highest number of units was produced in March (4,000 units) with total costs of $260,000, and the lowest was in May (3,200 units) with total costs of $228,000.

With these values, we can determine the variable cost per unit:

Variable Cost per Unit = (Total Costs at High Level - Total Costs at Low Level) / (High Units - Low Units)


Variable Cost per Unit = ($260,000 - $228,000) / (4,000 - 3,200)


Variable Cost per Unit = $32,000 / 800


Variable Cost per Unit = $40

Next, to find the fixed costs, we can use one of the two data points. Using the March data (4,000 units):

Total Costs = Fixed Costs + (Variable Cost per Unit * Number of Units)


$260,000 = Fixed Costs + ($40 * 4,000)


$260,000 = Fixed Costs + $160,000


Fixed Costs = $260,000 - $160,000


Fixed Costs = $100,000

Thus, the cost function for Abdulkrim Company can be represented as:

Total Cost = $100,000 + $40 * Number of Units

Q3: Calculations for Hashim Corporation

For Hashim Corporation, given the selling price of $17 per unit, variable cost of $10 per unit, and total fixed costs of $800, we can calculate the following:

a. Degree of operating leverage:

Contribution Margin per Unit = Selling Price - Variable Cost


Contribution Margin per Unit = $17 - $10 = $7


Total Contribution Margin = Contribution Margin per Unit * Estimated Sales


Total Contribution Margin = $7 * 300 = $2,100


Degree of Operating Leverage = Total Contribution Margin / Net Income


Assuming Net Income is Total Contribution Margin - Fixed Costs:


Net Income = $2,100 - $800 = $1,300


Degree of Operating Leverage = $2,100 / $1,300 = 1.615

b. Margin of safety in units:

Break-Even Sales in Units = Total Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin per Unit


Break-Even Sales in Units = $800 / $7 = 114.29 (approximately 115 units)


Margin of Safety in Units = Estimated Sales - Break-Even Sales


Margin of Safety in Units = 300 - 115 = 185 units

c. Margin of safety in revenues:

Margin of Safety in Revenues = Margin of Safety in Units * Selling Price


Margin of Safety in Revenues = 185 * $17 = $3,145

Q4: Overhead Allocation Example

To allocate overhead for a specific job, consider a case where a company has estimated overhead costs of $12,000 for 1,500 direct labor hours. If Job X utilized 100 direct labor hours, the overhead allocated to Job X would be calculated as follows:

Overhead Rate = Total Estimated Overhead Costs / Total Estimated Direct Labor Hours


Overhead Rate = $12,000 / 1,500 = $8 per direct labor hour


Overhead for Job X = Overhead Rate * Direct Labor Hours Used


Overhead for Job X = $8 * 100 = $800

This example illustrates how applying a predetermined overhead rate allows companies to allocate overhead costs accurately to specific jobs based on time spent.

Q5: Concept of Equivalent Units in Process Costing

Equivalent units in process costing refer to the number of completed units that could have been produced given the amount of work done during a period. For instance, if a company has 100 units that are 50% complete in a month, the equivalent units for those incomplete units would be:

Equivalent Units = Number of Units * Percentage Completion


Equivalent Units = 100 * 0.50 = 50 equivalent units

This concept is crucial for determining the correct amount of costs to assign to completed and in-process units, facilitating more accurate product costing and financial reporting.

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