The Management of Woznick Corporation Has Been Concerned for Some

question 13

Multiple Choice

The management of Woznick Corporation has been concerned for some time with the financial performance of its product V86O and has considered discontinuing it on several occasions. Data from the company's accounting system for this product for last year appear below:
In the company's accounting system all fixed expenses of the company are fully allocated to products. Further investigation has revealed that $30,000 of the fixed manufacturing expenses and $13,000 of the fixed selling and administrative expenses are avoidable if product V86O is discontinued.
-What would be the financial advantage (disadvantage) from dropping product V86O?

• A) ($35,000)
• B) ($5,000)
• C) $35,000
• D) $5,000

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, presenting the financial results of its operations.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that represents a transaction in which there has been a change in the value of the company's assets, liabilities, or equity.

Installation Costs

Expenses associated with setting up or installing equipment, machinery, or software, making them ready for use.

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, indirect expenses, and changes in working capital.