Exhibit 5-5 AMR Is a Computer-Consulting Firm. the Number of New Clients

question 119

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-5
AMR is a computer-consulting firm. The number of new clients that they have obtained each month has ranged from 0 to 6. The number of new clients has the probability distribution that is shown below.
-Refer to Exhibit 5-5. The expected number of new clients per month is

• A)6
• B)0
• C)3.05
• D)21

Calculate activity rates for various cost pools in an ABC system.

Assign overhead costs to products using calculated activity rates.

Determine product margins through ABC analysis.

Contrast the ABC system with traditional costing systems.

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Definitions:

Budget

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.

Fixed Expense

Costs that do not vary in amount and are paid on a regular basis, such as rent or mortgage payments.

Recurring Expense

Ongoing financial obligations that individuals or businesses regularly pay, such as rent, utilities, or subscription services.

Fixed Expense

Costs that do not change from period to period, such as rent or mortgage payments, providing predictability in budgeting.