Division X Makes a Part That It Sells to Customers

question 79

Multiple Choice

Division X makes a part that it sells to customers outside of the company. Data concerning this part appear below: Division Y of the same company would like to use the part manufactured by Division X in one of its products. Division Y currently purchases a similar part made by an outside company for $49 per unit and would substitute the part made by Division X. Division Y requires 5,000 units of the part each period. Division X has ample excess capacity to handle all of Division Y's needs without any increase in fixed costs and without cutting into outside sales. What is the lowest transfer price Division X will accept?

• A) $50
• B) $49
• C) $46
• D) $30
• E) $20

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Definitions:

Pledging Accounts Receivable

The use of accounts receivable as collateral for a loan.

With Recourse

A term indicating that the seller of the receivable is liable if the debtor fails to pay the owed amount.

Fair Value Designation

The process of assessing the estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current market conditions and not the historical cost.

IFRS Qualifying Criteria

Specific conditions and standards companies must meet to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.