Decision to Discontinue a Product On the basis of the following data, the general manager of Foremost Footwear Inc. decided to discontinue Children's Shoes because it reduced income from operations by $10,000. What is the flaw in this decision if it is assumed that fixed costs would not be materially affected by the discontinuance? Foremost Footwear Inc. Product-Line Income Statement For the Year Ended April 30, 20Y7 Children's Men's Women's Shoes Shoes Shoes Total Sales $165,000 $300,000 $500,000 $965,000 Costs of goods sold: Variable costs $105,000 $150,000 $220,000 $475,000 Fixed costs 32,000 60,000 120,000 212,000 Total cost of goods sold $137,000 $210,000 $340,000 $687,000 Gross profit $28,000 $90,000 $160,000 $278,000 Selling and adminstrative expenses: Variable selling and admin. expenses $21,000 $45,000 $95,000 $161,000 Fixed selling and admin. expenses 17,000 20,000 25,000 62,000 Total selling and admin. expenses $38,000 $65,000 $120,000 $223,000 Income (loss) from operations $(10,000) $25,000 $40,000 55,000

Decision to Discontinue a Product On the basis of the following data, the general manager of Foremost Footwear Inc. decided to discontinue Children's Shoes because it reduced income from operations by $10,000. What is the flaw in this decision if it is assumed that fixed costs would not be materially affected by the discontinuance? Foremost Footwear Inc. Product-Line Income Statement For the Year Ended April 30, 20Y7 Children's Men's Women's Shoes Shoes Shoes Total Sales $165,000 $300,000 $500,000 $965,000 Costs of goods sold: Variable costs $105,000 $150,000 $220,000 $475,000 Fixed costs 32,000 60,000 120,000 212,000 Total cost of goods sold $137,000 $210,000 $340,000 $687,000 Gross profit $28,000 $90,000 $160,000 $278,000 Selling and adminstrative expenses: Variable selling and admin. expenses $21,000 $45,000 $95,000 $161,000 Fixed selling and admin. expenses 17,000 20,000 25,000 62,000 Total selling and admin. expenses $38,000 $65,000 $120,000 $223,000 Income (loss) from operations $(10,000) $25,000 $40,000 55,000

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1Q

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Solve this problem with question
Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Lavonia Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Vim Cola for the past year: Sales Cost of goods sold $233,400 (111,000) Gross profit Operating expenses Operating loss $122,400 (143,000) $(20,600) It is estimated that 14% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 18% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Vim Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated November 2 to determine whether Vim Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue (Alt. 1) or Discontinue (Alt. 2) Vim Cola Line Item Description November 2 Continue Vim Cola Discontinue Vim Cola Differential Effects Revenues Costs: Variable cost of…
Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Crown Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Royal Cola for the past year: Sales $236,700 Cost of goods sold 111,000 Gross profit Operating expenses Loss from operations $125,700 144,000 $(18,300) It is estimated that 16% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 19% of the operating expenses are fixed. Since Royal Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis, dated March 3, to determine whether Royal Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter zero "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Revenues Differential Analysis Continue Royal Cola (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Royal Cola (Alt. 2) January 21 Continue Royal Discontinue Royal Cola (Alternative 1) Cola (Alternative 2) 236,700 Differential…
Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Lavonia Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Vim Cola for the past year: Sales $234,600 Cost of goods sold (111,000) Gross profit $123,600 (144,000) $(20,400) Operating expenses Operating loss It is estimated that 15% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 23% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Vim Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated November 2 to determine whether Viem Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue (Alt. 1) or Discontinue (Alt. 2) Vim Colo November 2 Line Item Description Revenues Costs: Variable cost of goods sold Variable operating expenses Fixed costs Profit…
Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for British Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Royal Cola for the past year: Sales $233,800 Cost of goods sold 110,000 Gross profit $123,800 Operating expenses 143,000 Loss from operations $(19,200) It is estimated that 12% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 20% of the operating expenses are fixed. Since Royal Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis, dated March 3, to determine whether Royal Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter zero "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue Royal Cola (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Royal Cola (Alt. 2) January 21 Differential Effect Continue Royal Discontinue Royal on Income (Alternative 2) Cola (Alternative 1) Cola…
Differential Analysis for a Discontinued Product A condensed income statement by product line for Warrick Beverage Inc. indicated the following for Mango Cola for the past year: Sales $15,000,000 Cost of goods sold (10,800,000) Gross profit $4,200,000 Operating expenses (8,000,000) >) Operating loss $(3,800,000) It is estimated that 30% of the cost of goods sold represents fixed factory overhead costs and that 25% of the operating expenses are fixed. Because Mango Cola is only one of many products, the fixed costs will not be materially affected if the product is discontinued. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated February 29 to determine whether Mango Cola should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Continue (Alt. 1) or Discontinue (Alt. 2) Mango Cola February 29 Continue Discontinue Differential Mango Cola Effects Mango Cola (Alternative 1) (Alternative…
Diff Analysis & Product Pricing:
Don't give answer in image
Assuming that Halton Co. uses the Average Cost method and that retail clothing is not in great demand currently as numerous other products have flooded the market and styles change constantly, the market value for total inventory is 65,000. Is a writedown necessary? How much would need to be written down?