Sunday, 5 April 2020

In a _______ managers are responsible for both revenues and costs.

Segment margin ________.
ANSWER
INCORRECT
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includes those fixed expenses that can be traced to a profit center
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is the difference between actual and budget for a specific revenue or cost
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
includes expenses that cannot be traced to the profit center
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
is the operating income generated by a profit or investment center before subtracting common fixed costs that have been allocated to the center
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Segment margin is the operating income generated by a profit or investment center before subtracting common fixed costs that have been allocated to the center.

Direct fixed expenses include those fixed expenses that can be traced to a profit center.

Common fixed expenses include expenses that cannot be traced to the profit center.

Variance is the difference between actual and budget for a specific revenue or cost.

What is the sales margin for the Framing Division?
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INCORRECT
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
66.7%
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667%
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
6%
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6.6%
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The sales margin for the Framing Division is 66.7%. The other answers are not correct.
$2,000,000 / $3,000,000 = 66.7% rounded

In a _______ managers are responsible for both revenues and costs.
ANSWER
INCORRECT
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
profit center
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investment center
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
cost center
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revenue center
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In a profit center, managers are responsible for both revenues and costs.

In a revenue center, managers are responsible for generating sales revenue.

In a cost center, managers are responsibility for the costs only.

In an investment center, managers generate revenues, control costs, and manage divisional assets.

Return on investment (ROI) ________.
ANSWER
INCORRECT
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focuses on how efficiently the division uses its assets to generate sales revenue
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determines whether the division has created any excess income above and beyond management’s expectations
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
focuses on profitability by showing how much operating income a division may earn on every $1 of sales revenue
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
measures the amount of income an investment center earns relative to the size of its assets
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Return on investment (ROI) measures the amount of income an investment center earns relative to the size of its assets.

Sales margin focuses on profitability by showing how much operating income a division may earn on every $1 of sales revenue.

Capital turnover focuses on how efficiently the division uses its assets to generate sales revenue.

Residual income (RI) determines whether the division has created any excess income above and beyond management’s expectations.

Which of the following choices is correct about master budget variance reporting?
ANSWER
INCORRECT
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A favorable flexible budget variance ($3,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($3,600 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $6,600 U.
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
A favorable flexible budget variance ($6,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $17,500 U.
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A favorable flexible budget variance ($2,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($2,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U is a correct statement about master budget variance reporting. The other answers are NOT correct.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective performance evaluation system?
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
Benchmarks that promote goal congruence and coordination amongst segments
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Expectations are communicated less clearly.
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
All benchmarks that promote goal congruence and coordination amongst segments are avoided.
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Tools to motivate managers are eliminated.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Benchmarks that promote goal congruence and coordination amongst segments is a characteristic of an effective performance evaluation system. The characteristics of an effective performance evaluation system include providing benchmarks that promote goal congruence and coordination between segments, motivating managers, and clearly communicating expectations. The other answers are not correct.

Which of the following is TRUE about a flexible budget?
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INCORRECT
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
A manager compares actual results against a flexible budget.
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A manager would never use a flexible budget for performance evaluation at the end of a period.
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
A manager uses a variance budget to plan for uncertainties instead of a flexible budget.
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A flexible budget is prepared for the same level of volume as the one originally planned.
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A manager compares actual results against a flexible budget is a true statement. A flexible budget is prepared for a different level of volume than the one originally planned. A manager would use a flexible budget for performance evaluation at the end of a period.


Which of the following choices is correct about master budget variance reporting?

ANSWER

INCORRECT
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A favorable flexible budget variance ($6,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $17,500 U.
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
A favorable flexible budget variance ($2,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($2,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
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A favorable flexible budget variance ($3,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($3,600 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $6,600 U.
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I DON'T KNOW YET

Which of the following choices is correct about master budget variance reporting?
ANSWER
INCORRECT
·       
A favorable flexible budget variance ($6,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $17,500 U.
·       
YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
A favorable flexible budget variance ($2,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($2,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
·       
THE CORRECT ANSWER
A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
·       
A favorable flexible budget variance ($3,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($3,600 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $6,600 U.
·       
I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U is a correct statement about master budget variance reporting. The other answers are NOT correct.
The learning and growth perspective of the balanced scorecard focuses on ________.
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
employee capabilities, information system capabilities, and the company’s climate for action
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incorporation of innovation, operations, and post-sales support
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
using a continuous process to increase profits through increasing revenue, controlling costs, and increases in productivity
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customer demands which include price, quality, sales service, and delivery time
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The learning and growth perspective of the balanced scorecard focuses on employee capabilities, information system capabilities, and the company’s climate for action.

The customer perspective of the balanced scorecard focuses on customer demands which include price, quality, sales service, and delivery time.

The internal business perspective of the balanced scorecard incorporates innovation, operations, and post-sales support.

The financial perspective of the balanced scorecard is a continuous process to increase profits through increases in revenue, cost control, and productivity increases.


Which of the following choices is correct about master budget variance reporting?
ANSWER
INCORRECT
·       
YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
A favorable flexible budget variance ($3,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($3,600 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $6,600 U.
·       
THE CORRECT ANSWER
A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
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A favorable flexible budget variance ($2,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($2,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U.
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A favorable flexible budget variance ($6,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $17,500 U.
·       
I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A favorable flexible budget variance ($7,000 F) and an unfavorable volume variance ($11,500 U) could be netted to an unfavorable master budget variance of $4,500 U is a correct statement about master budget variance reporting. The other answers are NOT correct.
Which of the following is TRUE about a flexible budget?
ANSWER
INCORRECT
·       
A flexible budget is prepared for the same level of volume as the one originally planned.
·       
THE CORRECT ANSWER
A manager compares actual results against a flexible budget.
·       
YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
A manager would never use a flexible budget for performance evaluation at the end of a period.
·       
A manager uses a variance budget to plan for uncertainties instead of a flexible budget.
·       
I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A manager compares actual results against a flexible budget is a true statement. A flexible budget is prepared for a different level of volume than the one originally planned. A manager would use a flexible budget for performance evaluation at the end of a period.


Return on investment (ROI) ________.
ANSWER
INCORRECT
·       
determines whether the division has created any excess income above and beyond management’s expectations
·       
YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
focuses on how efficiently the division uses its assets to generate sales revenue
·       
THE CORRECT ANSWER
measures the amount of income an investment center earns relative to the size of its assets
·       
focuses on profitability by showing how much operating income a division may earn on every $1 of sales revenue
·       
I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Return on investment (ROI) measures the amount of income an investment center earns relative to the size of its assets.

Sales margin focuses on profitability by showing how much operating income a division may earn on every $1 of sales revenue.

Capital turnover focuses on how efficiently the division uses its assets to generate sales revenue.

Residual income (RI) determines whether the division has created any excess income above and beyond management’s expectations.
Common fixed expenses ________.
ANSWER
INCORRECT
·       
THE CORRECT ANSWER
include expenses that cannot be traced to the profit center
·       
is the operating income generated by a profit or investment center before subtracting common fixed costs that have been allocated to the center
·       
YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
include those fixed expenses that can be traced to a profit center
·       
are the differences between actual and budgeted for specific revenues or expenses
·       
I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Common fixed expenses include expenses that cannot be traced to the profit center.

Direct fixed expenses include those fixed expenses that can be traced to a profit center.

Segment margin is the operating income generated by a profit or investment center before subtracting common fixed costs that have been allocated to the center.

The difference between actual and budget for a specific revenue or expense is known as a variance.

Frames, Inc. manufactures, produces, and sells picture frames. The frame sells for $25 and the variable operating costs per unit are $12. The managerial accountant reported fixed costs of $50,000 per month, which produces a sales volume of 25,000 frames. The manager needs to sell 26,000 frames to meet the sales quota and incur no more than $70,000 of fixed costs.
The flexible budget, with a sales volume of 30,000 frames, would show operating income of:
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INCORRECT
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
$320,000
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$23,000
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YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
$32,000
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$230,000
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The operating income for a sales volume of 30,000 frames on the flexible budget is $320,000. The other answers are not correct.

Sales Revenue (units × selling price) = 30,000 × $25 = $750,000
Variable Costs (units × variable cost per unit) = 30,000 × $12 = $360,000
Fixed Expenses =  $70,000
Total Expenses = $360,000 + $70,000 = $430,000
Total Operating Income= $750,000 - $430,000 = $320,000 shown on the flexible budget

The managerial accountant at the Frame Shop reported $2,000,000 of operating income and $3,000,000 in sales revenue for the Framing Division.
What is the sales margin for the Framing Division?
ANSWER
INCORRECT
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6%
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667%
·       
THE CORRECT ANSWER
66.7%
·       
YOU WERE SURE AND INCORRECT
6.6%
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I DON'T KNOW YET
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The sales margin for the Framing Division is 66.7%. The other answers are not correct.
$2,000,000 / $3,000,000 = 66.7% rounded


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