The Following Information Is Available Pertaining to the Production Division

question 134

Multiple Choice

The following information is available pertaining to the Production Division of Clarkson Enterprises: $\begin{array} { l c c c } & \text { Assembly Dept. } & \text { Finishing Dept. } & \text { Total } \\ \text { Overhead costs } & \$ 7,500 & \$ 22,500 & \$ 30,000 \\ \text { Direct labor hours } & 7,500 & 2,500 & 10,000 \\ \text { Machine hours } & 2,500 & 7,500 & 10,000 \end{array}$
Production information pertaining to Job 4X5:
$\begin{array}{lrrr}&\text { Assembly Dept. }& \text { Finishing Dept. } &\text { Total }\\\text { Prime costs } & \$ 1,250 & \$ 0 & \$ 1,250 \\\text { Direct labor hours } & 250 & 0 & 250 \\\text { Machine hours } & 0 & 0 & 0\\\text { Units produced }&500&0&500\end{array}$
What is the overhead rate for the Finishing Department based on machine hours?

• A)$9.00
• B)$3.00
• C)$2.25
• D)$1.00

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A method for preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferred income, and changes in working capital to compute net cash from operating activities.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report summarizing the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets as recorded on its balance sheet, minus its liabilities and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement reporting approach that adjusts net income for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash from operating activities.