Parker and Spitzer Manufacturing Is Approached by a European Customer

question 101

Essay

Parker and Spitzer Manufacturing is approached by a European customer to fulfill a one-time-only special order for a product similar to one offered to domestic customers. The following per unit data apply for sales to regular customers:
Parker and Spitzer Manufacturing has excess capacity.
Required:
a. What is the full cost of the product per unit?
b. What is the contribution margin per unit?
c. Which costs are relevant for making the decision regarding this one-time-only special order? Why?
d. For Parker and Spitzer Manufacturing, what is the minimum acceptable price of this one-time-only special order?
e. For this one-time-only special order, should Parker and Spitzer Manufacturing consider a price of $200 per unit? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Comparability

An accounting principle that ensures financial statements can be compared between periods and across companies.

Financial Statements

Consolidated reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business over a specified period.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made in accounting to adjust income and expense accounts so they reflect the true financial position of a business.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the process of generating revenues, representing the consumption of resources such as raw materials, labor, and overhead.