Answer:
Spiess Corporation
The segmented income statement in the contribution format for December:
Apparel Accessories Total
Sales revenues, $ 775,000 $ 799,000 $1,574,000
Variable expenses, 314,000 425,000 739,000
Contribution margin $461,000 $374,000 $835,000
Traceable fixed expenses, 201,000 128,000 329,000
Common fixed expenses 172,000 229,000 401,000
Total expenses $373,000 $357,000 $730,000
Net income $88,000 $17,000 $105,000
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Apparel Accessories
Sales revenues, $ 775,000 $ 799,000
Variable expenses, 314,000 425,000
Traceable fixed expenses, 201,000 128,000
Common fixed expenses 172,000 229,000
b)Spiess' segmented income statement presents the revenues and costs according to the business segments to enable the managers understand how their specific segments are performing vis-a-vis others in Spiess Corporation. It serves as a managerial tool for business insights.
