Use the Information to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 72

Multiple Choice

Use the information to answer the following question(s) .
Cypress Systems Inc., of Florida, agrees to sell specialized hydroponic growing equipment to Landcaster's of Australia. Because the two companies have never done business with each other, Cypress requires a banker's acceptance as payment for the $1,000,000 order. The banker's acceptance carries a 1.4% commission per annum and payment is to be received in 6 months. If Cypress Inc. chooses to discount or sell the banker's acceptance to its bank, the discount rate is 1.00% per annum.
-Refer to Instruction 16.1. What is the total Cypress can expect to receive if the firm takes payment today?

• A) $993,000
• B) $995,000
• C) $988,000
• D) $996,000

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Definitions:

Total Manufacturing Cost Variance

The difference between actual manufacturing costs and the standard costs of those manufactured items.

Direct Labor Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted or standard cost of direct labor and the actual cost incurred, used in variance analysis for cost control.

Factory Overhead Cost Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the expected (or standard) costs, relating to production.

Variances From Standard

The differences between actual costs and the standard (expected) costs set by a company for its products or processes.