Harvest Corporation Has Two Service Departments (S1 and S2)and Two

question 56

Multiple Choice

Harvest Corporation has two service departments (S1 and S2) and two production departments (P1 and P2) ,and uses the step-down method of cost allocation.Management has determined that S1 provides more service to the firm than S2,and has decided that the number of employees is the best allocation base to use for S1.The following data are available:
Which of the following statements is (are) true if S1 and S2 have respective operating costs of $280,000 and $350,000?

• A)S2 should allocate a portion of its $350,000 cost to S1.
• B)S1's cost should be allocated (i.e. ,spread)over 140 employees.
• C)S1's cost should be allocated (i.e. ,spread)over 150 employees.
• D)S2 should allocate a total of $390,000 to P1 and P2.
• E)Statements "B" and "D" are both correct.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

The basic materials and components used in the manufacturing process of products.

Budgeted Production

An estimation of the quantity of goods that a company plans to produce over a specific period, based on forecasted demand and inventory needs.

Raw Materials

Basic materials that are used in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods.

Budgeted Production

The anticipated volume of products a company plans to produce within a specific period, as part of its budgeting process.