Concept introduction:
Break-even point (BEP):
Break-Even point or BEP is the level of output at which the total sales is equal to the total cost. The BEP means there are no operating income and no operating losses. It is a very important management tool as the management use this point as the minimum sales required for business survival.
Requirement 1:
Calculate the break-even point for companywide and Chicago office and for the Minneapolis office.
Concept introduction:
Break-even point (BEP):
Break-Even point or BEP is the level of output at which the total sales is equal to the total cost. The BEP means there are no operating income and no operating losses. It is a very important management tool as the management use this point as the minimum sales required for business survival.
Requirement 2:
Calculate the net profit when the sales of Minneapolis city increase by 75,000 per year.
Concept introduction:
Income statement:
The income statement tells about the revenues earned and expenses incurred by the company in a specific period of time. It is also known as operations statement, earnings statement, revenue statement or profit, and loss statement.
Requirement 3:
- Prepare an income statement after considering the change in sales from Chicago.
- Provide the reason behind the change in the segment margin ratio.
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