In: Accounting
Acme Manufacturing is trying to decide whether to eliminate Department Z, which has produced low profits or losses for several years. The company’s departmental income statements show the following:
A |
Z |
Total |
|
Sales |
$700,000 |
$175,000 |
$875,000 |
Cost of goods sold |
461,300 |
125,100 |
586,400 |
Gross profit |
238,700 |
49,900 |
288,600 |
Operating expenses |
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Direct expenses |
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Advertising |
27,000 |
3,000 |
30,000 |
Store supplies used |
5,600 |
1,400 |
7,000 |
Depreciation – store equipment |
14,000 |
7,000 |
21,000 |
Total direct expenses |
46,000 |
11,400 |
58,000 |
Allocated expenses |
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Sales salaries |
70,200 |
23,400 |
93,600 |
Rent expense |
22,080 |
5,520 |
27,600 |
Bad debts expense |
21,000 |
4,000 |
25,000 |
Office salary |
20,800 |
5,200 |
26,000 |
Insurance expense |
4,200 |
1,400 |
5,600 |
Miscellaneous office expense |
1,700 |
2,500 |
4,200 |
Total allocated expenses |
139,980 |
42,020 |
182,000 |
Total expenses |
186,580 |
53,420 |
240,000 |
Net income (loss) |
$ 52,120 |
$ (3,520) |
$ 48,600 |
The plant controller provided the following additional information:
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Should Acme Manufacturing eliminate product Z? Show detailed calculations to support your decision.