Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (16th Edition)
Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134475585
Author: Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 23.29E

1. a.

To determine

Residual Income:

The residual income is that income which is derived after deducting the return on the investment from the net income. Residual income is a favorable measure as it focuses on maximizing the return on the investment and helps in achieving the goal congruence.

Return on Investment:

The return on investment is a measure of the return which is derived from the part of the income which is invested. It is calculated by dividing the income from the investment.

Economic Value Added:

The economic value added is the excess of the income over the required return on the investment which is the residual income.

To determine: The U.S. division’s operating income for 2017.

1. b.

To determine

The Norwegian’s division’s ROI for 2017 in kroner.

2.

To determine

To explain: The top management about the division which earned better in 2017.

3.

To determine

The division which has the better residual income performance.

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Chapter 23 Solutions

Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (16th Edition)

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