(Identify the costs below as variable, fixed, or mixed) Moctezuma Furniture Corporation incurred the following costs

Identify the costs below as variable, fixed, or mixed.

E5-4 Moctezuma Furniture Corporation incurred the following costs.
1. Wood used in the production of furniture.
2. Fuel used in delivery trucks.
3. Straight-line depreciation on factory building.
4. Screws used in the production of furniture.
5. Sales staff salaries.
6. Sales commissions.
7. Property taxes.
8. Insurance on buildings
9. Hourly wages of furniture craftsmen.
10. Salaries of factory supervisors.
11. Utilities expense.

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On December 31, 2006, the Mallory Corporation had the following activity in its fixed assets record

Minicase 3:  On December 31, 2006, the Mallory Corporation had the following activity in its fixed assets record. Assume all assets were purchased on January 1.

Equipment Cost Salvage Date Life Method of Depreciation
Machine 1 $65,000 $5,000 2002 5 DDB
Building #3 $900,000 not including land $50,000 2004 25 S/L
Mine 316 $1,000,000 $0 2003 1,000,000 tons 30,000 tons extracted
Mine 682 $500,000 $100,000 2001 40,000 barrels 6,000 barrels extracted
Patent $50,000 0 2004 17
Truck 1 $35,000 $3,000 2004 200,000 miles Units of production: total miles depreciated to date are 60,000 as of January 1, 2006. Miles this year 30,000
Truck 2 $50,000 $5,000 2006 150,000 miles Units of production, miles this year are 15,000
Truck 3 $75,000 $10,000 2001 200,000 miles Units of production: total miles depreciated to date are 180,000 as of January 1, 2006. Miles in 2006 are 30,000 miles.
Machine 2 $100,000 $5,000 2003 10 S/L

REQUIRED:
• Compute the depletion, amortization, and depreciation expense on December 31, 2006 for each asset listed above.
• Record the entries for the assets above
• Suppose that we sold machine 2 for $50,000, record the entry
• Suppose that the building life increased from 25 years to 30 years, revise the depreciation and prepare the entry.
• Suppose that the corporation spent $20,000 in 2006 to defend the patent. Record the entry.

Click here for the solution: On December 31, 2006, the Mallory Corporation had the following activity in its fixed assets record

Would it be considered unusual to find debits to fixed assets coming from a journal entry source

1. Would it be considered unusual to find debits to fixed assets coming from a journal entry source rather than a purchase journal? Explain.

2. Would it be normal to find entries to accumulated depreciation and depreciation expense to come from a journal entry source rather than another source?

3. Assume you were auditing FedEx and in your sample of debits to fixed assets, you find an entry for $500,000 with the following notation: "Capitalization of line capacity per CFO, amounts were originally in corrected recorded as an expense." Explain what you would do to complete the audit of this item. What evidence would you need to see to either corroborate or question the entry?


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For each of the following costs incurred in a manufacturing firm, indicate whether the costs are most likely fixed (f) or variable (v)

2-19 Basic Concepts

For each of the following costs incurred in a manufacturing firm, indicate whether the costs are most likely fixed (f) or variable (v) and whether they are most likely period costs (p) or product cost (m) and under full absorption costing.

1. Energy to run machines producing units of output in the factory.
2. Depreciation on the building for administrative staff offices.
3. Bonuses of top executives in the company.
4. Overtime pay for assembly workers.
5. Transportation-in costs on materials purchased.
6. Assembly line workers’ wages.
7. Sales commissions for sales personnel.
8. Administrative support for sales supervisors.
9. Controller’s office rental.
10. Cafeteria costs for the factory.


Click here for the solution: For each of the following costs incurred in a manufacturing firm, indicate whether the costs are most likely fixed (f) or variable (v)

Information on Carney Company's fixed overhead costs follows

Fixed Cost Variances

Information on Carney Company's fixed overhead costs follows:

Overhead applied............. $360,000
Actual overhead............... 385,500
Budgeted overhead.......... 369,000

Required:
What are the fixed overhead price and production volume variances?


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Monat Construction Company, Inc., entered into a firm fixed price contract with Hyatt Clinic on July 1, 2010

Monat Construction Company, Inc., entered into a firm fixed price contract with Hyatt Clinic on July 1, 2010, to construct a four-story office building. At that time, Monat estimated that it would take between 2 and 3 years to complete the project. The total contract price for construction of the building is $4,400,000. Monat appropriately accounts for this contract under the completed-contract method in its financial statements and for income tax reporting. The building was deemed substantially completed on December 31, 2012. Estimated percentage of completion, accumulated contract costs incurred, estimated costs to complete the contract, and accumulated billings to the Hyatt Clinic under the contract are shown below.

(a) Prepare schedules to compute the amount to be shown as “Cost of uncompleted contract in excess of related billings” or “Billings on uncompleted contract in excess of related costs” at December 31, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Ignore income taxes. Show supporting computations in good form.
(b) Prepare schedules to compute the profit or loss to be recognized as a result of this contract for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Ignore income taxes. Show supporting computations in good form.


Click here for the solution: Monat Construction Company, Inc., entered into a firm fixed price contract with Hyatt Clinic on July 1, 2010

Livetree Ltd. Is developing a detailed financial plan for next year and expects to have the following fixed asset accounts by the end of this year ($000)

Livetree Ltd. Is developing a detailed financial plan for next year and expects to have the following fixed asset accounts by the end of this year ($000).

Gross $45,789
Accumulated Depreciation (26,328)
Net Fixed Assets $19,461

The capital plan already completed calls for expenditures of $7,042,000 on new equipment next year, which will be depreciated straight line over a 10-year period without a half-year convention. Assets currently on the books will depreciate by $4,258,000 next year. Develop Livetree’s ending fixed asset balances for the planned year.


Click here for the solution: Livetree Ltd. Is developing a detailed financial plan for next year and expects to have the following fixed asset accounts by the end of this year ($000)

Paschal’s Parasailing Enterprises has estimated that fixed costs per month are $115,600 and variable cost per dollar of sales is $0.38

Paschal’s Parasailing Enterprises has estimated that fixed costs per month are $115,600 and variable cost per dollar of sales is $0.38.

(a) What is the break-even point per month in sales?
(b) What level of sales is needed for a monthly profit of $67,000?
(c) For the month of August, Paschal’s anticipates sales of $585,000. What is the expected level of profit?

Click here for the solution: Paschal’s Parasailing Enterprises has estimated that fixed costs per month are $115,600 and variable cost per dollar of sales is $0.38

Valley Corporation is attempting to select the best of a group of independent projects competing for the firm’s fixed capital budget of $4.5 million

Valley Corporation is attempting to select the best of a group of independent projects competing for the firm’s fixed capital budget of $4.5 million. The firm recognizes that any unused portion of this budget will learn than its 15% cost of capital, thereby resulting in a present value of inflows that is less than the initial investment. The firm has summarized, in the following table, the key data to be used in selecting the best group projects.

Project Initial Investment IRR Present Value of inflows at 15%
A $5,000,000 17% $5,400,000
B 800,000 18 1,100,000
C 2,000,000 19 2,300,000
D 1,500,000 16 1,600,000
E 800,000 22 900,000
F 2,500,000 23 3,000,000
G 1,200,000 20 1,300,000

a. Use the internal rate of return (IRR) approach to select the best group of projects.
b. Use the net present value (NPV) approach to select the best group of projects.
c. Compare, contrast, and discuss your findings in parts a and b.
d. Which projects should the firm implement? Why?

Click here for the solution: Valley Corporation is attempting to select the best of a group of independent projects competing for the firm’s fixed capital budget of $4.5 million

During the year, Xero, Inc., experienced an increase in net fixed assets of $300,000 and had depreciation of $200,000

During the year, Xero, Inc., experienced an increase in net fixed assets of $300,000 and had depreciation of $200,000. It also experienced an increase in current assets of $150,000 and an increase in accounts payable and accruals of $75,000. If operating cash flow (OCF) for the year was $700,000, calculate the firm’s free cash flow (FCF) for the year.

Click here for the solution: During the year, Xero, Inc., experienced an increase in net fixed assets of $300,000 and had depreciation of $200,000

The Great Fish Taco Corporation currently has fixed operating costs of $15,000, sells its premade tacos for $6 per box, and incurs variable operating costs of $2.50 per box

E13-2 The Great Fish Taco Corporation currently has fixed operating costs of $15,000, sells its premade tacos for $6 per box, and incurs variable operating costs of $2.50 per box. If the firm has a potential investment that would simultaneously raise its fixed costs to $16,500 and allow it to charge a per-box sale price of $6.50 due to better-textured tacos, what will the impact be on its operating breakeven point in boxes?

Click here for the solution: The Great Fish Taco Corporation currently has fixed operating costs of $15,000, sells its premade tacos for $6 per box, and incurs variable operating costs of $2.50 per box