Fundamentals of Cost Accounting
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Author: William N. Lanen Professor, Shannon Anderson Associate Professor, Michael W Maher
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 50P
Operational Performance Measures
Zuma Company manufactures surfboards. The controller prepares a weekly production efficiency report and sends it to corporate headquarters. The data compiled in these reports for a recent six-week period follow:
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- a. Write a memo to the company president evaluating the plant’s performance.
- b. If you identify any areas of concern in your memo, indicate an appropriate action for management to take. Indicate any additional information you would like to have to make your evaluation.
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On December 1, Jasmin Ernst organized Ernst Consulting. On December 3, the owner contributed $84,310 in assets to
launch the business. On December 31, the company's records show the following items and amounts.
$ 10,200 Cash withdrawals by owner
Cash
Accounts receivable
15,200
Consulting revenue
Office supplies
3,550
Rent expense
Land
45,990
Office equipment
18,310
Accounts payable
8,740
Salaries expense
Telephone expense
Miscellaneous expenses
Owner investments
84,310
$ 2,340
15,200
3,910
7,350
790
610
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Fundamentals of Cost Accounting
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