Answer: Option B
Explanation: In simple words, flexible budget variance refers to the difference between the results that were predicted by the flexible budget model and the actual results.
Flexible budgets are not rigid and are made on some assumptions the difference arises due to variance in the level of variable expenses that were incorrectly predicted by the model.
Hence the correct option is B.
Answer:
market?
Explanation:
cause in the end it says sell them
Answer:
d. All ending inventory balances are zero.
Explanation:
Manufacturing overhead is an indirect cost which occurs when the production is done. Examples are Depreciation, Repairs and Maintenance etc.
All ending inventory balances are zero is the correct option because there is no opening balance and any change in net income is recorded in the balance sheet so, there will be no closing balance.
All production costs approach those costs that were budgeted, The sales mix does not vary from the mix that was budgeted and All manufacturing overhead is a fixed cost are all incorrect.
Answer:
Brief summary of the case:
The case deals about the evolution of kindle by Company A. When the company decided to introduce kindle, its price was $399 in 2007. Company A understood that to be successful against the huge competitors, kindle must be priced low. It must be highly reliable, many features and elegance must be provided in the design of kindle. "Company A- designed kindle in State C where the research and development expertise is available.
Market research firm "IS," estimated that the manufacturing cost of kindle is about $185. The expensive components of the kindle are the display used in the Electronic ink technology and wireless cord. Company A contracted with Country C's company to produce the display. A manufacturer in Continent A produced a wireless cord of $13. Many components were contracted to the different countries to reduce the cost of the kindle to be competitive. Now, kindle became the competitor to the massive companies.
Determine if the company has decided to manufacture all the components of Electronic reader K in Country U:
If Company had decided to manufacture all the components in Country U, then it would have been more expensive. Company A cannot sell that at an affordable price. Increase in the cost of the components would increase the overall cost of the Electronic reader K. The most important strategy of Company A is to minimize the cost of the product to increase the number of sales.
Increase in the manufacturing cost will dilute their competitive advantage and it increases the cost of the product. It will lower the sales and the buyers would prefer to use the competitors' products, which are cheaper.
Determine if the company has decided to manufacture all the components of Tablet F in Country U:
It would be expensive if they decide to manufacture the components in Country U. It will not affect the sales number like Electronic reader K. as Tablet F is multipurpose. People will prefer quality and specifications than price.
Conclusion:
Manufacturing in Country U would be expensive and it increases the overall cost of the product. It would affect sales of the products.
