Chetek Industries Manufactures 15,000 Components Per Year

question 30

Multiple Choice

Chetek Industries manufactures 15,000 components per year.The manufacturing cost of the components was determined to be as follows: Assume that the fixed manufacturing overhead reflects the cost of Chetek's manufacturing facility.This facility cannot be used for any other purpose.An outside supplier has offered to sell the component to Chetek for $34.If Chetek Industries purchases the component from the outside supplier,the effect on income would be a

• A)$30,000 decrease
• B)$30,000 increase
• C)$90,000 decrease
• D)$90,000 increase

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Definitions:

Sources of Float

Sources of float include the time difference between when a payment is initiated and when it is actually cleared and becomes available in a company's bank account, affecting the management of cash flow.

Collection Float

The time period between when a check is deposited and when funds are made available.

Average Daily Float

The average amount of uncollected, in-process funds over a specified period.

Availability Delay

A period where funds or resources are not immediately accessible or ready for use, often due to processing or logistical reasons.