Saturday, August 13, 2011

The choice is not really whether to make or buy, but rather how to best utilize available production capacity

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The choice is not really whether to make or buy, but rather how to best utilize available production capacity

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If the $17,000 spent to purchase inventory could be invested and earn interest of $1,000, then the opportunity cost of holding inventory is $17,000

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If the $17,000 spent to purchase inventory could be invested and earn interest of $1,000, then the opportunity cost of holding inventory is $17,000

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When capacity is constrained, relevant costs equal incremental costs plus opportunity costs

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When capacity is constrained, relevant costs equal incremental costs plus opportunity costs

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When opportunity costs exist, they are always relevant

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When opportunity costs exist, they are always relevant

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In a make-or-buy decision when there are alternative uses for capacity, the opportunity cost of idle capacity is relevant

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In a make-or-buy decision when there are alternative uses for capacity, the opportunity cost of idle capacity is relevant

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When a firm maximizes profits it will simultaneously minimize opportunity costs

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When a firm maximizes profits it will simultaneously minimize opportunity costs

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Outsourcing is risk free to the manufacturer because the supplier now has the responsibility of producing the part

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Outsourcing is risk free to the manufacturer because the supplier now has the responsibility of producing the part

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If a company is deciding whether to outsource a part, the reliability of the supplier is an important factor to consider

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If a company is deciding whether to outsource a part, the reliability of the supplier is an important factor to consider

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Sometimes qualitative factors are the most important factors in make-or-buy decisions

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Sometimes qualitative factors are the most important factors in make-or-buy decisions

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Absorption cost per unit is the best product cost to use for one-time-only special order decisions

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Absorption cost per unit is the best product cost to use for one-time-only special order decisions

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Producing another 10,000 units may increase the fixed cost of rent

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Producing another 10,000 units may increase the fixed cost of rent

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If Option 1 costs $100 and Option 2 costs $80, then the differential cost is $180

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If Option 1 costs $100 and Option 2 costs $80, then the differential cost is $180

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An incremental product cost is generally a fixed cost

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An incremental product cost is generally a fixed cost

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Bid prices and costs that are relevant for regular orders are the same costs that are relevant for one-time-only special orders

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Bid prices and costs that are relevant for regular orders are the same costs that are relevant for one-time-only special orders

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The price quoted for a one-time-only special order may be less than the price for a long-term customer

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The price quoted for a one-time-only special order may be less than the price for a long-term customer

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For one-time-only special orders, variable costs may be relevant but not fixed costs

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For one-time-only special orders, variable costs may be relevant but not fixed costs

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Full costs of a product include variable costs, but not fixed costs

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Full costs of a product include variable costs, but not fixed costs

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Full costs of a product are relevant for one-time-only special order pricing decisions

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Full costs of a product are relevant for one-time-only special order pricing decisions

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Relevant revenues and relevant costs are the only information managers need to select among alternatives

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Relevant revenues and relevant costs are the only information managers need to select among alternatives

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If a manufacturer chooses to continue purchasing direct materials from a supplier because of the ongoing relationship that has developed over the year

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If a manufacturer chooses to continue purchasing direct materials from a supplier because of the ongoing relationship that has developed over the years, the decision is based on qualitative factors

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Qualitative factors are outcomes that are measured in numerical terms, such as the costs of direct labor

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Qualitative factors are outcomes that are measured in numerical terms, such as the costs of direct labor

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Quantitative factors are always expressed in numerical terms

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Quantitative factors are always expressed in numerical terms

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Sunk costs are past costs that are unavoidable

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Sunk costs are past costs that are unavoidable

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Revenues that remain the same for two alternatives being examined are relevant revenues

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Revenues that remain the same for two alternatives being examined are relevant revenues

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A cost may be relevant for one decision, but not relevant for a different decision

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A cost may be relevant for one decision, but not relevant for a different decision

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For a particular decision, differential revenues and differential costs are always relevant

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For a particular decision, differential revenues and differential costs are always relevant

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For decision making, differential costs assist in choosing between alternatives

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For decision making, differential costs assist in choosing between alternatives

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The amount paid to purchase tools last month is an example of a sunk cost

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The amount paid to purchase tools last month is an example of a sunk cost

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Feedback from previous decisions uses historical information and, therefore, is irrelevant for making future predictions

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Feedback from previous decisions uses historical information and, therefore, is irrelevant for making future predictions.

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A decision model is a formal method for making a choice, frequently involving both quantitative and qualitative analyses

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A decision model is a formal method for making a choice, frequently involving both quantitative and qualitative analyses

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Pam’s Stables used two different independent variables (trainer's hours and number of horses) in two different equations to evaluate the cost

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Pam’s Stables used two different independent variables (trainer's hours and number of horses) in two different equations to evaluate the cost of training horses. The most recent results of the two regressions are as follows:



Trainer's hours:

Variable Coefficient Standard Error t-Value

Constant 913.32 198.12 4.61

Independent Variable 20.90 2.94 7.11



r2 = 0.56



Number of horses:

Variable Coefficient Standard Error t-Value

Constant 4,764.50 1,073.09 4.44

Independent Variable 864.98 247.14 3.50



r2 = 0.63



What is the estimated total cost for the coming year if 16,000 trainer hours are incurred and the stable has 400 horses to be trained, based on the best cost driver?

a. $99,929.09

b. $350,756.50

c. $335,313.32

d. $13,844,444.50

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Craig’s Cola was to manufacture 1,000 cases of cola next week

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Multiple Choice

Craig’s Cola was to manufacture 1,000 cases of cola next week. The accountant provided the following analysis of total manufacturing costs.



Variable Coefficient Standard Error t-Value

Constant 100 71.94 1.39

Independent variable 200 91.74 2.18



r2 = 0.82



What is the estimated cost of producing the 1,000 cases of cola?

a. $200,100

b. $142,071

c. $100,200

d. $9,000

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The Bhaskara Corporation used regression analysis to predict the annual cost of indirect materials

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Multiple Choice

The Bhaskara Corporation used regression analysis to predict the annual cost of indirect materials. The results were as follows:



Indirect Materials Cost Explained by Units Produced

Constant $21,890

Standard error of Y estimate $4,560

r2 0.7832

Number of observations 22



X coefficient(s) 11.75

Standard error of coefficient(s) 2.1876



What is the linear cost function?

a. Y = $21,890 + $11.75X

b. Y = $4,560 + $5.15X

c. Y = $20,100 + $4.60X

d. none of the above

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The coefficient of determination is important in explaining variances in estimating equations

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Multiple Choice

The coefficient of determination is important in explaining variances in estimating equations. For a certain estimating equation, the unexplained variation was given as 26,505. The total variation was given as 46,500. What is the coefficient of determination for the equation?

a. 0.34

b. 0.43

c. 0.57

d. 0.66

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All of the following are cost analysis problems EXCEPT

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All of the following are cost analysis problems EXCEPT

a. fixed costs are allocated as if they are variable costs.

b. extreme observations are adjusted or removed.

c. time periods differ for measuring items included in the dependent variable and the cost driver(s).

d. homogeneous relationships between individual cost items in the dependent variable pool and cost drivers may not be present.

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Extreme values of observations may be the result of

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Extreme values of observations may be the result of

a. a misplaced decimal point in the recorded data.

b. classifying a cost incorrectly.

c. a temporary plant shutdown.

d. all of the above.

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Managers that design data collection reports that regularly and routinely obtain required data are helping to ensure that

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Managers that design data collection reports that regularly and routinely obtain required data are helping to ensure that

a. inflationary effects are removed.

b. all data are recorded.

c. extreme values are not used to calculate cost functions.

d. the relationship between the cost driver and the cost remains stable over time.

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Data collection problems arise when

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Data collection problems arise when

a. data are recorded electronically rather than manually.

b. accrual-basis costs are used rather than cash-basis costs.

c. fixed and variable costs are not separately identified and both are allocated to products on a per unit basis.

d. purely inflationary price effects are removed.

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The ideal database contains

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The ideal database contains

a. numerous cost driver observations.

b. reliably measured observations.

c. cost driver observations spanning a wide range.

d. all of the above.

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The learning-curve models presented in the text

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The learning-curve models presented in the text

a. examine how quality increases over time.

b. examine how efficiency increases as more units are produced.

c. examine how setup costs decline as more workers are added.

d. examine the change in variable costs when quantity discounts are available.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Intermediate Accounting 13th Edition Solutions Manual - Kieso

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