Answer:
Option A. There exist economies of scope between diversified business units
Explanation:
The reason is that diversification is lowering the industry risk of the business the company is in by investing in several other industries. This helps us to lower the risk and have a steady returns in the subsequent years. This means uncertainty related to cash flows is lowered and this has also increased the chances of cash surplus for subsequent years.
Furthermore, if the investments made in diversified business units possesses economies of scope, which means that we are in related diversification because we are manufacturing different but similar goods which are substitutes to each other from large to some extent. This brings economies of scope and would lower the total operating cost of company. Hence the <u>Option A</u> which says that economies of scope does add value to the company is the right option.
Option B is not preferable option as the option of investing in different businesses is choosen in the option A.
Option C is again the same as Option B and the difference is that it uses the word several unrelated businesses instead of comprehensive business portfolio which is the same thing. Hence <u>Option C</u> is also not preferable option here.
<u>Option D</u> is incorrect because when we acquire an organization it is the move of increase in risk portfolio because acquisitions are mostly not a sound investments and not a part of diversification strategy as the company is putting all the eggs in the single basket.
To solve for the cost of goods sold (COGS):
COGS = Net sales - gross profit
COGS = $812,000 - $355,000
COGS = $457,000
The cost of doors sold is the costs that are used for production of the goods the company sells. It includes materials used for creating the product and labor.
Answer:
$332,000
Explanation:
<u>Cash flow from operating activities</u>
Net Income $252,000
Adjust for changes in working capital items :
Decrease in Accounts Receivable ($80,000 - $70,000 $80,000
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $332,000
Conclusion
the cash flows from operating activities to be reported on the statement of cash flows is $332,000
Answer:
The total amount of cost that will be allocated from S2 to Department A is $32,200.
Explanation:
This can be calculated as follows:
Cost allocated from Department S1 to Department S2 = Direct department costs of Department S1 * Percentage of service to Department S2 = $200,000 * 15% = $30,000
Total Direct department costs for S2 = Direct department costs for S2 + Cost allocated from Department S1 to Department S2 = $16,000 + $30,000 = $46,000
Cost allocated from Department S2 to Department SA = Total direct department costs for S2 * Percentage of service to Department A = $46,000 * 70% = $32,200
Therefore, the total amount of cost that will be allocated from S2 to Department A is $32,200.
