Questions from Cost Accounting

Q: J plc’s business is organized into divisions. For operating purposes,

J plc’s business is organized into divisions. For operating purposes, each division is regarded as an investment centre, with divisional managers enjoying substantial autonomy in the...

Q: Sliced Bread plc is a divisionalized company. Among its divisions are

Sliced Bread plc is a divisionalized company. Among its divisions are Grain and Bakery. Grain’s operations include granaries, milling and dealings in the grain markets; Bakery operat...

Q: Indico Ltd is a well-established company that has operated in

Indico Ltd is a well-established company that has operated in a sound but static market for many years where it has been the dominant supplier. Over the past three years it has diversified into three...

Q: A recently incorporated power company, set up after the privatization of

A recently incorporated power company, set up after the privatization of the electricity and coal industries, owns the following assets: An electricity generating station, capable of being fuelled ei...

Q: (a). Meldo Division is part of a vertically integrated group

(a). Meldo Division is part of a vertically integrated group where all divisions sell externally and transfer goods to other divisions within the group. Meldo Division management performance is measur...

Q: Alton division (A) and Birmingham division (B) are

Alton division (A) and Birmingham division (B) are two manufacturing divisions of Conglom plc. Both of these divisions make a single standardized product; A makes product I and B makes product J. Ever...

Q: Allan Stratton is a cost management consultant with over 35 years of

Allan Stratton is a cost management consultant with over 35 years of experience who shares the benefit of his experience providing tools and resources via the internet. In one of his articles he debun...

Q: AB Limited which buys and sells machinery has three departments:

AB Limited which buys and sells machinery has three departments: New machines (manager, Newman) Second-hand machines (manager, Handley) Repair workshops (manager, Walker) In selling new machines. Newm...

Q: English Allied Traders plc has a wide range of manufacturing activities,

English Allied Traders plc has a wide range of manufacturing activities, principally within the UK. The company operates on the divisionalized basis with each division being responsible for its own ma...

Q: Scotia Health Consultants Ltd provides advice to clients in medical, dietary

Scotia Health Consultants Ltd provides advice to clients in medical, dietary and fitness matters by offering consultation with specialist staff. The budget information for the year ended 31 May is as...