Fausnaught Corporation Has Two Major Business Segments--Retail and Wholesale

question 50

Essay

Fausnaught Corporation has two major business segments--Retail and Wholesale. In October, the Retail business segment had sales revenues of $730,000, variable expenses of $409,000, and traceable fixed expenses of $117,000. During the same month, the Wholesale business segment had sales revenues of $400,000, variable expenses of $220,000, and traceable fixed expenses of $48,000. Common fixed expenses totaled $218,000 and were allocated as follows: $122,000 to the Retail business segment and $96,000 to the Wholesale business segment.Required:Prepare a segmented income statement in the contribution format for the company. Omit percentages; show only dollar amounts.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or services, such as tobacco or gasoline, often imposed to discourage consumption or generate revenue.

Incidence

Refers to the allocation or distribution of the economic impact of a particular tax among various parties.

Buyer

An individual or entity that purchases goods or services for personal use, resale, or production.

Efficiency Loss

The reduction in economic efficiency that occurs typically due to market distortions such as taxes, subsidies, tariffs, or monopolies, leading to an allocation that is not welfare-optimal.