A Firm Produces and Sells a Product with a Contribution

question 204

Essay

A firm produces and sells a product with a contribution margin of $32 per unit. The firm is presently selling 90,000 units and earning $320,000 in pre-tax income. If the firm desires to increase its pre-tax income to $ 400,000, how many more units must it sell?

Understand the concept and application of hedging in financial management.

Comprehend the accounting treatment of gains or losses from the extinguishment of debt.

Recognize the conditions under which contingencies must be accrued or disclosed in financial statements.

Describe the reporting requirements and management’s decision-making process regarding the fair value option.

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Definitions:

Service Revenue

Income earned by a company for the services it has provided to its customers.

Utilities Expense

Costs incurred by a business for basic services such as electricity, water, and gas, classified under operating expenses in the income statement.

Owner's Drawings

Funds taken out of a business by the owner in a sole proprietorship or partnership for individual purposes.

Capital Account

An account showing the net worth of a business at a specific point in time, comprised of the owner's equity, investments, and retained earnings.