Out of the choices given, the choice that is NOT a use for project plans in the workplace is teacher lesson plans. The correct answer is B.
The cost of goods manufactured during the period would be the $15000 + $28000 + $23000 is $66000. In other words, the costs are the total amount of costs added up for all three of the projects since goods were presumably produced by all three projects.
Answer:
a. Is JV a variable interest entity (VIE)?
Yes, JV should be considered a variable interest entity. Basically both AutoCo and ElectricCo share JV's board, but ElectricCo didn't have the money to start a company or even be part of a joint venture. ElectricCo's equity is financed by AutoCo, so ElectricCo has basically no no equity at risk. Even the debt acquired by JV is backed by AutoCo, but AutoCo does not control JV on its own.
Basically ElectricCo's contribution is technology, and AutoCo provides everything else, but both control the company with one side (ElectricCo) not having enough money to invest but doing so through financing.
b. Which entity, if any, should consolidate JV?
AutoCo must include JV in its consolidated balance sheet since it owns 60% of the company and the products manufactured by JV are sold under AutoCo's brand.
When conducting incremental analysis related to the decision if it should eliminate one of its unprofitable product lines, Giant should assume a percentage of fixed costs associated with the discontinued product line will remain, where fixed costs <span>are the costs </span><span>that have to be paid by a company, independent of any business activity. They are not variable.</span>
