Question

For each of the following costs incurred in a manufacturing firm, indicate whether the costs are most likely fixed (F) or variable whether they are most likely period costs (P) or product costs (M) under full absorption costing: Fixed (F) Variable (V) Period (P) Product (M) Cost Item a. Depreciation on the building for administrative staff offices. b. Cafeteria costs for the factory c. Overtime pay for assembly workers. d. Transportation-in costs on materials purchased e. Salaries of top executives in the company. f. Sales commissions for sales personnel g. Assembly line workers' wages h. Controller's office rental. i. Administrative support for sales supervisors j Energy to run machines producing units of output in the factory. Reterences eRook & Resources

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Depreciation on the building for administrative staff offices. (F) (P)

b. Cafeteria costs for the factory. (F) (M)

c. Overtime pay for assembly workers. (V) (M)

d. Transportation-in costs on materials purchased (V) (M)

e. Salaries of top executives in the company. (F) (P)

f. Sales commissions for sales personnel (V) (P)

g. Assembly line workers' wages (V) (M)

h. Controller's office rental. (F) (P)

i. Administrative support for sales supervisors (F) (P)

j Energy to run machines producing units of output in the factory. (V) (M)

Explanation:

Fixed Cost (F): Fixed cost is cost which is fixed and does not vary on the basis of production.

Variable Cost (V): Variable cost is cost which is not fixed and varies on the basis of production i.e. with the change in production, it also changes.

Product Cost (M): Product cost is a direct cost which is attributable directly in the creation of the product such as Direct Material, Direct Labour, etc.

Period Cost (P): A period cost is associated with the passage of time and is not included in the product cost, and is treated as an expense.