A) Makes it more difficult to use JIT production systems B) Has not affected the relationship between manufacturers and suppliers C) Allows suppliers to monitor their customers' inventory levels and provide new inventories just as needed D) Makes it more difficult to practice target costing A) Makes it more difficult to use JIT production systems B) Has not affected the relationship between manufacturers and suppliers C) Allows suppliers to monitor their customers' inventory levels and provide new inventories just as needed D) Makes it more difficult to practice target costing

The Machining Division has a capacity of 2,000 units. Its sales and cost data are: \[\begin{array} { l r } \text { Selling price per unit } & \$ 100 \\ \text { Variable manufacturing costs per unit } & \$ 25 \\ \text { Variable administrative costs per unit } & \$ 5 \\ \text { Total fixed manufacturing overhead } & \$ 20,000 \\ \text { Total fixed administrative costs } & \$ 5,000 \end{array}\] The Machining Division is currently selling 1,900 units to outside customers, and the Assembly Division wants to purchase 300 units from Machining. If the transaction takes place, the variable administrative costs per unit on the units transferred to Assembly will be $2/unit, not $5/unit. What should be the transfer price?

A) $73.67 B) $76.67 C) $97.00 D) $100.00 A) $73.67 B) $76.67 C) $97.00 D) $100.00

BLG Corporation produces and sells yachts for wealthy customers. BLG's accountants produced the data shown below as a basis for client negotiations for the coming year: $\begin{array}{lrrr}&\text { Biq Winner }&\text { Sport Star }& \text { CEO }\\ \text { Basic yacht } & \$ 600 & \$ 600 & \$ 600 \\ \text { Customization costs } & 300 & 500 & 200 \\ \text { Marketing costs } & 100 & 400 & 300\\ \text { Total costs }& \$ 1,000 & \$ 1,500 &\$ 1,100 \end{array}$ Assume that all the preceding costs are avoidable. The company will incur an additional $800 in unavoidable costs during the coming year. BLG's managers want to achieve a profit margin of 80% based on total costs. If unavoidable costs are allocated as a percentage of avoidable costs, the total cost of Sport Star's yacht will be:

A) $1,500 B) $2,300 C) $1,833 D) $1,167 A) $1,500 B) $2,300 C) $1,833 D) $1,167

Exam 14: Strategic Management of Costs

Division S sold a part to both Division P and outside customers last year. The revenues from these sales were $30,000 (1,000 units) and $35,000 (1,000 units), respectively. Next year, S plans to increase the unit sales price to $42 and wants a proportionate increase in the sales price to Division P. The unit costs are $9 variable and $15 fixed. If Division P does not agree to the price increase, 50% of Division S's fixed costs will be eliminated. What is the highest price Division P would be willing to pay for external purchases?

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The Internet:

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Market-based prices are influenced by product differentiation and competition.

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Which of the following statements about price discrimination is true?

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To combat the practice of dumping, Canada:

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In Canada, illegal pricing practices include: I. Dumping II. Market-based pricing III. Predatory pricing

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TTV Corporation's managers estimate that a 50% increase in price would cause an 80% reduction in the quantity of product sold. Total fixed costs for the product are $5,000 and total variable costs are $4,000, based on production of 400 units. The following values may be useful: (0.2)=-1.609(1.5)=0.405 (0.5)=-0.693(4,000)=8.294 (0.8)=-0.223(5,000)=8.517 TTV's price elasticity of demand is:

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Question 47

The Machining Division has a capacity of 2,000 units. Its sales and cost data are: Selling price per unit \ 100 Variable manufacturing costs per unit \ 25 Variable administrative costs per unit \ 5 Total fixed manufacturing overhead \ 20,000 Total fixed administrative costs \ 5,000 The Machining Division is currently selling 1,900 units to outside customers, and the Assembly Division wants to purchase 300 units from Machining. If the transaction takes place, the variable administrative costs per unit on the units transferred to Assembly will be $2/unit, not $5/unit. What should be the transfer price?

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Question 48

What is the basis of the government legislation to restrict a company's ability to shift income via transfer pricing?

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Which of the following is an advantage of cost-based transfer prices? I. Managers do not have much incentive to reduce fixed costs II. Managers may be motivated to purchase goods and services from outside the company III. Contribution margins may be split between buying and selling divisions

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Question 50

A transfer pricing policy based on market price:

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If a supplying division has excess capacity, the best transfer price is the product's variable cost.

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When a company uses activity-based transfer prices:

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Division X sells organic high-gluten flour to Division Y. Division X incurs costs of $0.375 per kilogram of flour. Division Y makes loaves of bread that sell for $2.50 each. Division Y incurs costs of $1.25 per loaf, excluding the cost of flour. Each loaf of bread uses one-half kilogram of flour. What is the operating income per loaf for Division Y if the transfer price is set at $0.625 per kilogram for flour?

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A penetration price is the price charged for transactions that take place within a single organization.

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Which of the following statements regarding the internet in relation to market based pricing is incorrect?

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BLG Corporation produces and sells yachts for wealthy customers. BLG's accountants produced the data shown below as a basis for client negotiations for the coming year: Biq Winner Sport Star CEO Basic yacht \ 600 \ 600 \ 600 Customization costs 300 500 200 Marketing costs 100 400 300 Total costs \ 1,000 \ 1,500 \ 1,100 Assume that all the preceding costs are avoidable. The company will incur an additional $800 in unavoidable costs during the coming year. BLG's managers want to achieve a profit margin of 80% based on total costs. If unavoidable costs are allocated as a percentage of avoidable costs, the total cost of Sport Star's yacht will be:

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Question 57

Under Canadian laws, which of the following statements is the best example of the process known as dumping?

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Not-for-profit pricing decisions: I. Are made using the same practices as for-profit pricing decisions II. Sometimes result in different prices for different customers III. Sometimes subsidize particular groups of people

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Which of the following is an example of a product with inelastic demand?

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The Internet:

Market-based prices are influenced by product differentiation and competition.

Which of the following statements about price discrimination is true?

To combat the practice of dumping, Canada:

In Canada, illegal pricing practices include: I. Dumping II. Market-based pricing III. Predatory pricing

What is the basis of the government legislation to restrict a company's ability to shift income via transfer pricing?

Which of the following is an advantage of cost-based transfer prices? I. Managers do not have much incentive to reduce fixed costs II. Managers may be motivated to purchase goods and services from outside the company III. Contribution margins may be split between buying and selling divisions

A transfer pricing policy based on market price:

If a supplying division has excess capacity, the best transfer price is the product's variable cost.

When a company uses activity-based transfer prices:

A penetration price is the price charged for transactions that take place within a single organization.

Which of the following statements regarding the internet in relation to market based pricing is incorrect?

Under Canadian laws, which of the following statements is the best example of the process known as dumping?

Not-for-profit pricing decisions: I. Are made using the same practices as for-profit pricing decisions II. Sometimes result in different prices for different customers III. Sometimes subsidize particular groups of people

Which of the following is an example of a product with inelastic demand?

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