The Following Data Are Available for Ruggles Company for the Year

question 72

Essay

The following data are available for Ruggles Company for the year ended September 30, 2011.
Manufacturing costs incurred:
Nonmanufacturing costs incurred:
Required:
a. Determine operating income using the variable-costing approach.
b. Determine operating income using the absorption-costing approach.
c. Explain why operating income is not the same under the two approaches.

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Definitions:

Current Assets

Resources anticipated to be turned into cash, sold, or used up within a timeframe of one year or during the usual business cycle if it extends beyond a year.

Office Supplies

Items used in offices for daily operations, including paper, pens, and staplers.

Cash

Liquid assets held by a company or an individual, used for the purpose of transactions or as a means to settle debts.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are non-physical assets owned by a company that have a useful life and provide future economic benefits, such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill.