MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781264196456
Author: Noreen
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.10E
To determine

Concept introduction:

Activity-based costing (ABC):

Activity-based costing refers to the method of costing where the overhead cost is assigned to various products. This costing method identifies the relationship between the manufacturing overhead costs and the activities. After establishing the relationship, the indirect cost is allocated to the products.

Requirement 1:

Calculate the total revenue from the University and Memorial.

To determine

Concept explanation:

Activity rate:

The activity rate is determined by dividing the net activity cost, with the total number of activities. The calculation of the activity rate is the second step in the implementation of activity-based costing. After establishing the relationship between the overheads and the activity, the management has to ascertain the activity rate for that specific activity.

Requirement 2:

Calculate the activity for the given activity cost pools.

To determine

Concept introduction:

Activity rate:

The activity rate is determined by dividing the net activity cost, with the total number of activities. The calculation of the activity rate is the second step in the implementation of activity-based costing. After establishing the relationship between the overheads and the activity, the management has to ascertain the activity rate for that specific activity.

Requirement 3:

Calculate the total activity costs for both the departments.

To determine

Concept introduction:

Profit margin:

The profit margin is the percentage charged by the seller on the sale of the goods. The difference between the sales price and the cost price of the product is known as the profit margin.

Requirement 4:

Calculate the customer margin for University and Memorial.

To determine

Concept introduction:

Profit margin:

The profit margin is the percentage charged by the seller on the sale of the goods. The difference between the sales price and the cost price of the product is known as profit margin.

Requirement 5:

Determine the purchasing behavior characterized as the least profitable customers.

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