Managerial Accounting Acct 2210 Flashcards
Long term, can be significantly reduced in the short term
Committed
May be altered in the short term by current managerial decisions
Discretionary
A cost that remains constant regardless of changes in the level of the activity
Fixed Cost
A straight line closely approximates a curvilinear variable cost line within the relevant range
Linearity Assumption
Range of activity for a fixed cost is the range of activity over which the graph of the cost is flat
Relevant Range
Which of the following cost would be variable with respect to the number of cones sold at a Baskin & Robbins Shop? A. Cost of Lighting B. Wages of the store manager C. Cost of ice cream D. Cost of napkins for customers
C. Cost of ice cream
D. Cost of napkins for customers
Contains both variable and fixed elements
Mixed Cost
Y=a+bX
Mixed Cost Equation
Total mixed cost
Y
Total fixed cost
A
Variable cost per unit of activity
B
Level of activity
X
To analyze mixed cost, first identify period with lowest activity and period with the highest activity level.
Change in cost/Change in activity
High-Low
High - Low Method
Change in cost/Change in activity
Variable Cost
A method used to analyze mixed costs if a scatter graph plot reveals an approximately linear relationship between the X and Y variable.
Least - Squares Regression Method
Sales-Cost of Good Sold
Gross Margin
Gross Margin-Selling-Administrative Cost
Net Operating Income
The potential benefit that is given up when one alternative is selected over another
Opportunity Cost
Cost that have already been incurred and cannot be changed now or in the future. These costs should be ignored when making decisions.
Sunk Cost
The revenue that can be obtained from selling one more unit of product is called
Marginal Revenue
Suppose you are trying to decide whether to drive or take the train to Portland to attend a concert. You have ample cash to do either, but you don’t want to waste money needlessly. Is the cost of the train ticket relevant in this decision? In other words, should the cost of the train ticket affect the decision of whether you drive or take the train to Portland?
A. Yes, the cost of the train ticket is relevant.
Suppose you are trying to decide whether to drive or take the train to Portland to attend a concert. You have ample cash to do either, but you don’t want to waste money needlessly. Is the annual cost of licensing your car relevant in this decision?
B. No, the licensing cost is not relevant.
Suppose that your car could be sold now for $5,000. Is this a sunk cost?
B. No, it is not a sunk cost.
Charge direct material and direct labor costs to each jab as work is performed
Direct Cost