Posted: July 31st, 2016

Describe the advantage and disadvantages of budgeting?

The following table summarizes the beginning and ending inventories of Sears Co. For the month of October:
Sept. 30 Oct. 31
Raw Materials $ 29, 700 $31,000
Work-in-process 65,800 61,000
Finished process 52,700 46,200

Raw materials purchased during the month of October totaled $112,300. Direct labor costs incurred totaled $234,800 for the month. Actual and applied manufacturing overhead costs for October totaled $145,100 and $149,400, respectively.

1) Calculate the cost of goods manufactured for October.
2) Calculate the cost of goods sold for October (ignore under/overapplied overhead)

1. The break even or cost volume profit (CVP) model is based on a number of assumptions. Discuss these assumptions and whether or not they are correct in the real world. Finally, discuss how CVP analysis can be useful in planning.

2. Describe the advantage and disadvantages of budgeting