The Managers at Ithaca Manufacturing Are Discussing Ways to Allocate

question 11

Multiple Choice

The managers at Ithaca Manufacturing are discussing ways to allocate the cost of support departments such as Quality Control and Maintenance to the operating departments. To aid them in this discussion, the controller has provided the following information: Support Operating
Quality Maint-
Control enance Machining Assembly Total
Budgeted overhead costs
Before allocation $350,000 $200,000 $400,000 $300,000 $1,250,000
Budgeted machine hours 50,000 50,000
Budgeted direct labour hours 25,000 25,000
Budgeted hours of service:
Quality control 7,000 21,000 7,000 35,000
Maintenance 10,000 18,000 12,000 40,000
(CMA) If Ithaca Manufacturing uses the direct method of allocating support department costs, the total support costs allocated to the Assembly department would be:

• A)$80,000
• B)$87,500
• C)$120,000
• D)$167,500

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Definitions:

Preference

A prior or special right or privilege, especially in the context of decision-making or the allocation of resources.

Liquidation

The process of converting assets into cash or other forms of payment to settle debts with creditors during the closure of a business.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them ownership interests.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate from its owners, providing limited liability protection, and having the capacity to own assets, incur liabilities, and sell stock.