In: Accounting
Product AG52 has revenues of $195,600, variable cost of goods sold of $114,200, variable selling expenses of $31,600, and fixed costs of $58,100, creating a loss from operations of $8,300.
a. Prepare a differential analysis as of October 7 to determine if Product AG52 should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2), assuming fixed costs are unaffected by the decision. If an amount is zero, enter "0". Use a minus sign to indicate a loss.
Differential Analysis | |||
Continue Product AG52 (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Product AG52 (Alt. 2) | |||
October 7 | |||
Continue Product AG52 (Alternative 1) | Discontinue Product AG52 (Alternative 2) | Differential Effect on Income (Alternative 2) | |
Revenues | $ | $ | $ |
Costs: | |||
Variable cost of goods sold | |||
Variable selling expenses | |||
Fixed costs | |||
Income (Loss) | $ | $ | $ |
b. Determine if Product AG52 should be continued (Alternative 1) or discontinued (Alternative 2).
Answer a. | |||
Differential Analysis | |||
Continue Product AG52 (Alt. 1) or Discontinue Product AG52 (Alt. 2) | |||
October 7 | |||
Continue Product AG52 (Alternative 1) | Discontinue Product AG52 (Alternative 2) | Differential Effect on Income (Alternative 2) | |
Revenues | 195,600.00 | - | (195,600.00) |
Costs: | |||
Variable cost of goods sold | 114,200.00 | - | 114,200.00 |
Variable selling expenses | 31,600.00 | - | 31,600.00 |
Fixed costs | 58,100.00 | 58,100.00 | - |
Income (Loss) | (8,300.00) | (58,100.00) | (49,800.00) |
Answer b. | |||
Product AG52 should be continued. | |||
If Discountinued the Loss will be increased by $49,800. |