A manager should always reject a special order if:
A. the special order price is less than the variable costs of the order.
B. there is available excess capacity.
C. the special order price is less than the regular sales price.
D. the special order will require variable nonmanufacturing expenses.
To find the breakeven point using the shortcut formulas you use:
A. zero for the contribution margin per unit.
B. zero for the fixed expenses.
C. zero for the contribution margin ratio.
D. zero for the operating income.
A product is sold at $60.00 per unit the variable expense per unit is $30 and total fixed expenses are $200000 what are the breakeven sales in dollars?
A. $3333
B. $100000
C. $133333
D. $400000
Sky High Seats manufactures seats for airplanes. The company has the capacity to produce 100000 seats per year but is currently producing and selling 75000 seats per year. The following information relates to current production:
Sale price per unit
$400
Variable costs per unit:
$220
Manufacturing
$50
Marketing and administrative
Total fixed costs:
Manufacturing
$750000
Marketing and administrative
$200000
If a special sales order is accepted for 3000 seats at a price of $300 per unit and fixed costs incease by $10000 how would operating income be affected? (NOTE: Assume regular sales are not affected by the special order.)
A. Decrease by $80000
B. Increase by $230000
C. Increase by $90000
D. Increase by $80000
The breakeven point may be defined as the number of units a company must sell to do which of the following?
A. Generate a net loss
B. Generate a zero profit
C. Earn more net income than the previous accounting period
D. Generate a net income
Question 6 of 40
2.5 Points
The area to the right of the breakeven point and between the total revenue line and the total expense line represents:
A. expected profits.
B. expected losses.
C. variable expenses.
D. fixed expenses.
Question 7 of 40
2.5 Points
The horizontal line intersecting the vertical y-axis at the level of total cost on a CVP graph represents:
A. total costs.
B. total variable costs.
C. total fixed costs.
D. breakeven point.
Question 8 of 40
2.5 Points
The Muffin House produces and sells a variety of muffins. The selling price per dozen is $15 variable costs are $9 per dozen and total fixed costs are $4200. How many dozen muffins must The Muffin House sell to breakeven?
A. 10500
B. 700
C. 280
D. 175
Question 9 of 40
2.5 Points
Corny and Sweet grows and sells sweet corn at its roadside produce stand. The selling price per dozen is $3.75 variable costs are $1.25 per dozen and total fixed costs are $750.00. What are breakeven sales in dollars?
A. $563
B. $300
C. $375
D. $1125
Question 10 of 40
2.5 Points
Pluto Incorporated provided the following information regarding its single product:
Direct materials used
$240000
Direct labor incurred
$420000
Variable manufacturing overhead
$160000
Fixed manufacturing overhead
$100000
Variable selling and administrative expenses
$60000
Fixed selling and administrative expenses
$20000
The regular selling price for the product is $80. The annual quantity of units produced and sold is 40000 units (the costs above relate to the 40000 units production level). The company has excess capacity and regular sales will not be affected by this special order. There was no beginning inventory. What would be the effect on operating income of accepting a special order for 3500 units at a sale price of $55 per product?
A. Increase by $115500
B. Increase by $269500
C. Decrease by $115500
D. Decrease by $269500
Question 11 of 40
2.5 Points
Sky High Seats manufactures seats for airplanes. The company has the capacity to produce 100000 seats per year but is currently producing and selling 75000 seats per year. The following information relates to current production:
Sale price per unit
$400
Variable costs per unit:
$220
Manufacturing
$50
Marketing and administrative
Total fixed costs:
Manufacturing
$750000
Marketing and administrative
$200000
If a special sales order is accepted for 7000 seats at a price of $350 per unit and fixed costs remain unchanged how would operating income be affected? (NOTE: Assume regular sales are not affected by the special order.)
A. Increase by $560000
B. Decrease by $560000
C. Increase by $2450000
D. Increase by $8000000
Question 12 of 40
2.5 Points
The effect of a plant closing on employee morale is an example of which of the following?
A. A qualitative factor
B. A quantitative factor
C. A sunk cost
D. A variable cost
Question 13 of 40
2.5 Points
If total fixed costs are $455000 the contribution margin per unit is $25.00 and targeted operating income is $25000 how many units must be sold to breakeven?
A. 11375000
B. 19200
C. 18200
D. 625000
Question 14 of 40
2.5 Points
In a special sales order decision incremental fixed costs that will be incurred if the special order is accepted are considered to be:
A. opportunity costs.
B. irrelevant to the decision.
C. relevant to the decision.
D. sunk costs.
Question 14 of 40
2.5 Points
In a special sales order decision incremental fixed costs that will be incurred if the special order is accepted are considered to be:
A. opportunity costs.
B. irrelevant to the decision.
C. relevant to the decision.
D. sunk costs.
Question 15 of 40
2.5 Points
Samson Incorporated provided the following information regarding its only product:
Sale price per unit
$50.00
Direct materials used
$160000
Direct labor incurred
$185000
Variable manufacturing overhead
$120000
Variable selling and administrative expenses
$70000
Fixed manufacturing overhead
$65000
Fixed selling and administrative expenses
$12000
Units produced and sold
20000
Assume no beginning inventory
Assuming there is excess capacity what would be the effect on operating income of accepting a special order for 1200 units at a sale price of $47 per product? The 1200 units would not require any variable selling and administrative expenses. (NOTE: Assume regular sales are not affected by the special order.)
A. Increase by $84300
B. Decrease by $28500
C. Increase by $24300
D. Increase by $28500
Question 16 of 40
2.5 Points
To find the number of units that need to be sold in order to breakeven or generate a target profit the formula used is:
A. (fixed expenses + operating income) contribution margin per unit.
B. (fixed expenses + operating income) contribution margin ratio.
C. (fixed expenses – operating income) contribution margin ratio.
D. (fixed expenses – operating income) contribution margin per unit.
Question 17 of 40
2.5 Points
Assume the following amounts:
Total fixed costs
$24000
Selling price per unit
$20
Variable costs per unit
$15
If sales revenue per unit increases to $22 and 12000 units are sold what is the operating income?
A. $264000
B. $60000
C. $108000
D. $84000
Question 18 of 40
2.5 Points
Blue Technologies manufactures and sells DVD players. Great Products Company has offered Blue Technologies $22 per DVD player for 10000 DVD players. Blue Technologies’ normal selling price is $30 per DVD player. The total manufacturing cost per DVD player is $18 and consists of variable costs of $14 per DVD player and fixed overhead costs of $4 per DVD player. (NOTE: Assume excess capacity and no effect on regular sales.)
How much are the expected increase (decrease) in revenues and expenses from the special sales order?
A. Expected increase in revenues $220000; expected increase in expenses $140000
B. Expected increase in revenues $220000; expected increase in expenses $40000
C. Expected increase in revenues $300000; expected increase in expenses $140000
D. Expected increase in revenues $220000; expected increase in expenses $120000
Question 19 of 40
2.5 Points
Contribution margin per unit is best described by which of the following?
A. Sales price per unit minus fixed cost per unit
B. Sales price per unit minus variable cost unit
C. Sales price per unit minus fixed and variable costs per unit
D. Units sold time contribution margin ratio
Question 20 of 40
2.5 Points
Which of the following best describes a sunk cost?
A. Costs that were incurred in the past and cannot be changed
B. Benefits foregone by choosing a particular alternative course of action
C. A factor that restricts the production or sale of a product
D. Expected future data that differ among alternatives
Question 21 of 40
2.5 Points
Assume Cucumber Company expects each division to earn an 8% target rate of return. Assume the Companys Pickle Division had the following results.
Sales $24500000
Operating income $1250000
Total assets $15500000
The Divisions RI is:
A. ($10000).
B. $10000.
C. ($710000).
D. $710000.
Question 22 of 40
2.5 Points
If a company must decrease its selling price while all of the company’s expenses remain constant what will happen to return on investment (ROI)?
A. ROI will decrease.
B. ROI will increase.
C. ROI will not be affected.
D. We cannot determine the effect from the information provided.
Question 23 of 40
2.5 Points
All of the following are responsibility centers EXCEPT:
A. profit centers.
B. investment centers.
C. customer centers.
D. cost centers.
Question 24 of 40
2.5 Points
Brockman Company is preparing its cash budget for the upcoming month. The budgeted beginning cash balance is expected to be $35000. Budgeted cash disbursements are $123000 while budgeted cash receipts are $130000. Brockman Company wants to have an ending cash balance of $48000. How much would Brockman Company need to borrow to achieve its desired ending cash balance?
A. $6000
B. $90000
C. $42000
D. $55000
Question 25 of 40
2.5 Points
Forty Winks Corporation manufactures nightstands. The production budget shows that Forty Winks Corporation plans to produce 1200 nightstands in March and 1050 nightstands in April. Each nightstand requires .50 direct labor hours in its production. Forty Winks Corporation has a direct labor rate of $12 per direct labor hour. What is the total combined direct labor cost that should be budgeted for March and April?
A. 6300
B. 7200
C. 27000
D. 13500
Question 26 of 40
2.5 Points
Budget committees most often would include all of the following people EXCEPT:
A. CEO.
B. research and development manager.
C. shareholder.
marketing manager.
Question 27 of 40
2.5 Points
For the most recent year Robin Company reports operating income of $650000. Robin’s sales margin is 10% and capital turnover is 2.0. What is Robin’s return on investment (ROI)?
A. 5%
B. 1%
C. 100%
D. 20%
Question 28 of 40
2.5 Points
Kotrick Company has beginning inventory of 15000 units and expected sales of 23000 units. If the desired ending inventory is 18000 units how many units should be produced?
A. 20000
B. 56500
C. 10000
D. 26000
Question 29 of 40
2.5 Points
The performance evaluation of a profit center is typically based on its:
A. flexible budget variance.
B. static budget variance.
C. return on investment.
D. return on assets.
Question 30 of 40
2.5 Points
Regarding the budgeting process which of the following statements is true?
A. The budget should always be designed by top corporate management.
B. The budget should be approved by the company’s external auditors.
C. The budget should be designed from the bottom up with input from employees at all levels.
D. All of the listed statements are true regarding the budgeting process.
Question 31 of 40
2.5 Points
Beginning inventory is $120000 and ending inventory is 60% of beginning inventory. Compute cost of goods sold for the period if purchases are $400000.
A. $72000
B. $448000
C. $520000
D. $592000
Question 32 of 40
2.5 Points
The difference between actual and budgeted figures is known as:
A. fluctuations.
B. variances.
C. overages.
D. underages.
Question 33 of 40
2.5 Points
The ________ budget is the only budget stated ONLY in units not dollars.
A. production
B. sales
C. direct materials
D. manufacturing overhead
Question 34 of 40
2.5 Points
In a(n) ________ center managers are accountable for both revenues and costs.
A. cost
B. profit
C. equity
D. investment
Question 35 of 40
2.5 Points
The results of a customer survey about customer experiences with the company’s services would be an example of measuring which perspective?
A. Financial
B. Customer
C. Internal business
D. Learning and growth
Question 36 of 40
2.5 Points
Assume Cucumber Company expects each division to earn an 8% target rate of return. Assume the Companys Pickle Division had the following results.
Sales $24500000
Operating income $1250000
Total assets $15500000
The Divisions ROI is:
A. 8.1%.
B. 15.8%.
C. 5.1%.
D. 7.0%.
Question 37 of 40
2.5 Points
Green Company has budgeted sales of 23000 units for June and 25000 units for July. Green’s policy is to maintain its finished goods inventory at 25% of the following month’s sales. Accordingly at the end of May Green had 5750 units on hand. How many units must it produce in June in order to support the sales goal and maintain its policy regarding finished goods inventory?
A. 6250 units
B. 23000 units
C. 23500 units
D. 29250 units
Question 38 of 40
2.5 Points
Feeney Furniture prepared the following sales budget.
Month
Cash Sales
Credit Sales
March
$20000
$10000
April
$36000
$16000
May
$42000
$40000
June
$54000
$48000
Credit collections are 15% two months following the sale 50% in the month following the sale and 30% in the month of sale. The remaining 5% is expected to be uncollectible. What are the total cash collections in June?
A. $36800
B. $90800
C. $86000
D. $96600
Question 39 of 40
2.5 Points
Selected financial data for The Portland Porcelain Works Coffee Mug Division is as follows.
Sales
$2300000
Operating income
$414000
Total assets
$718750
Current liabilities
$180000
Target rate of return
10%
Weighted average cost of capital
8%
What is The Portland Porcelain Works Coffee Mug Division capital turnover?
A. 5.6
B. 12.8
C. 3.2
D. 1.7
Question 40 of 40
2.5 Points
Which of the following types of cash outlays has its own budget?
A. Capital expenditures
B. Dividends
C. Income taxes
D. All of the above