The Selling and Administrative Expense Budget of Ruffing Corporation Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

The selling and administrative expense budget of Ruffing Corporation is based on budgeted unit sales, which are 4,800 units for February. The variable selling and administrative expense is $8.10 per unit. The budgeted fixed selling and administrative expense is $71,520 per month, which includes depreciation of $16,800 per month. The remainder of the fixed selling and administrative expense represents current cash flows. The cash disbursements for selling and administrative expenses on the February selling and administrative expense budget should be:

• A)$38,880
• B)$54,720
• C)$110,400
• D)$93,600

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Definitions:

Activity Rate

In cost accounting, this refers to the cost driver rate used in activity-based costing to allocate costs to products or services.

Machine Setups

The preparations and adjustments made to machines before starting a production run, potentially including configuration for different products.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns expenses to products and services based on the activities that go into producing them.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not direct materials or direct labor, including costs associated with running the factory such as utilities and maintenance.