Question

Income Statement, Direct and Indirect Cost Concepts, Service Company

Answer 1

Answer:

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1. The cost of materials used for packaging and mailing services during May is $11,550.

2. The prime cost for May is $51,170 (direct materials and labor and direct overhead)

3. The conversion cost for May is $43,700 (labor and overhead)

4. The total cost of services for May is $55,250

5. Income Statement for the month of May

Service Revenues                       $102,100

Cost of services:

Cost of materials used $11,550

Cost direct labor used  25,570

Overhead incurred         18,130  $55,250

Gross profit                                 $46,850

Franchise fee            $5,105

Advertising expense  2,750

Administrative costs  3,650       $11,505

Net income                                $35,345

6. The overhead incurred has $14,050 direct and $4,080 indirect costs.  The direct cost was paid to the courier companies for delivery services.  The indirect costs were incurred for rent, utilities, and insurance.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Beginning inventory of materials = $1,050

Purchases of materials =               $11,450

Materials available for use =        $12,500

Ending inventory of materials =       $950

Cost of materials used =              $11,550

Cost direct labor used =               25,570

Overhead incurred =                      18,130

Franchise fee (5% of $102,100)      5,105

Advertising expense =                   2,750

Administrative costs                      3,650