Atanak Inc

question 50

Essay

Atanak Inc., decided to dispose of its auto parts segment on March 1, Year 1 for $200,000 (book value of net assets, $150,000). The disposal date is June 1, Year 2. Income of the segment for the first two months of Year 1 was $33,000; but for the remainder of Year 1 was a loss of $107,000. Estimated income for Year 2 to the disposal date is $64,000.
Required: Ignoring taxes, calculate the income or loss from discontinued operations and any gain or loss from the disposal of discontinued operations on the income statement of Atanak, for the year ended December 31, Year 1.

Acknowledge the importance of core competencies in strategic focus and business restructuring.

Grasp Michael Porter's generic strategies and their application in seeking competitive advantage.

Understand the dynamics of the strategic planning process and common pitfalls.

Differentiate between strategies focused on cost leadership and differentiation as competitive advantages.

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Definitions:

Inventory Costs

The costs associated with storing, managing, and financing a company's inventory, including such things as warehousing and insurance.

Shortage Cost

Costs incurred when demand exceeds supply, including opportunity costs of not meeting customer demand and potential loss of sales.

Carrying Cost

The full expenditure of keeping stock on hand, covering expenses related to storing, managing, value reduction, and the cost of alternative opportunities forgone.

Multiple Discriminant Analysis (MDA)

Statistical technique for distinguishing between two samples on the basis of their observed characteristics.