Answer:
Activity based costing says that we must not absorb the Overhead cost on the basis of one absorption basis as this overhead is not generated as a result of this absorption basis(Machine hrs or labor hours). This use of one absorption basis is inappropriate (not fair allocation). We must find a fair basis that drives this cost. Upon investigation the management found that the total overhead cost suppose which is $1,050,000 can be divided into three cost pools (parts) and each part has a cost driver(a basis of allocation) which can be used to allocate this cost.The costs in the ABC system are allocated to unit product on more fair basis than the tradition absorption costing which only assume one fair basis for allocation of overhead costs. ABC criticizes traditional costing technique for using only one basis for absorption of Overheads.
Now following example will help you in understanding the difference between Absorptiion Costing and Activity based costing.
Suppose both Mr. A and Mr. B drank 5 glasses of juices. Each glass of juice costs $4. According to the Traditional absorption costing technique each individual must pay:
(5 Juices/2)*$4=$10
But ABC says its unfair, use a more appropriate basis for cost allocation. So upon investigating we came to know that Mr. A drank 3 glasses of juice and Mr. B drank 2 glasses of juice. So Mr. A must pay $12(3*$4) and Mr. B must pay $8(2*$4). This is more appropriate or fair basis of absorbing the overhead cost to each individual and is Activity Based Costing.
Answer: it increases competition
Explanation:
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Answer:
A. drive down inventory investment, lower delivery costs, and improve delivery reliability and speed.
Explanation:
Inventory investment is allocating resources to raw materials, finished goods, and work in progress. Supply managers will outsource logistics services to save costs and improve efficiency in inventory management.
Specialized logistics companies deliver raw material and distribute finished goods at a fast speed and lower cost. Outsourcing will present the supplies manager as reliable in the books of their customers.
Answer:
- If a company has a profit margin of 10%, it means that the company earned a net income of $0.10 for each dollar of sales. A 10% PROFIT MARGIN MEANS THAT THE COMPANY EARNED 10 CENTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR OF REVENUE.
- If a company's operating margin increases but its profit margin decreases, it could mean that the company paid more in interest or taxes. OPERATING PROFIT = GROSS PROFIT - FIXED COSTS, NET PROFIT = OPERATING PROFIT - (INTERESTS AND TAXES). IF TAXES OR INTERESTS INCREASE, NET PROFITS DECREASE
Explanation:
there are several profitability ratios, the most important ones are:
- profit margin = net profit / total revenue
- gross profit margin = gross profit / total revenue
- return on equity = net income / total shareholder equity
- return on assets = net income / total assets
Answer:
The correct answer is letter "B": property rights must be clearly assigned to the parties involved in the dispute.
Explanation:
Named after British lawyer and economist Ronald Coase (<em>1910-2013</em>) the Coase Theorem states when there are competitive markets and no transaction costs bargaining will lead to an efficient and mutually beneficial outcome. The theorem affirms that when property rights are defined and divided, parties will gravitate to the most efficient and beneficial outcome.