MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781264100590
Author: Noreen
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.3E
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Differential analysis:

Differential analysis is an accounting technique that is used to analyze the change in the revenue and cost of the business resulting from some specific decision making. It analyses the cost of accepting one business offer over other business offers.

Requirement 1:

Calculate the financial effect of buying 15,000 carburetors from the outside supplier.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Dropping a Product line

When the overall profit of the business increases by dropping a product line, the business should drop a product line even if the product line is making a profit. A product line is also dropped when it is no longer required due to the technology change or change in the product requirement.

Requirement 2:

Suggest whether the company should accept the outsider’s offer or not.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Differential analysis:

Differential analysis is an accounting technique that is used to analyze the change in the revenue and cost of the business resulting from some specific decision making. It analyses the cost of accepting one business offer over other business offers.

Requirement 3:

Calculate the financial effect of buying 15,000 carburetors from the outside supplier in case of a $150,000 segment margin.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Dropping a Product line

When the overall profit of the business increases by dropping a product line, the business should drop a product line even if the product line is making a profit. A product line is also dropped when it is no longer required due to the technology change or change in the product requirement.

Requirement 4:

Suggest whether the company should accept the outsider’s offer or not after the segment margin provision.

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