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Robert G. Ducharme, MAcc, CAUniversity of Waterloo, School of Accounting and Finance

MANAGERIALACCOUNTINGNinth Canadian Edition GARRISON, CHESLEY, CARROLL, WEBB, LIBBY

MANAGERIALACCOUNTINGNinth Canadian Edition GARRISON, CHESLEY, CARROLL, WEBB, LIBBY

Cost Terms, Concepts, and Classifications

Chapter 2

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The ProductThe Product

DirectMaterials

DirectMaterials

DirectLabourDirectLabour

ManufacturingOverhead

ManufacturingOverhead

Classifications of Manufacturing Costs

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Direct Materials

Raw materials that become an integral part of the product and that can be

conveniently traced directly to it.

Example: A radio installed in an automobileExample: A radio installed in an automobile

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Direct Labour

Those labour costs that can be easily traced to individual units of product.

Example: Wages paid to automobile assembly workersExample: Wages paid to automobile assembly workers

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Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing costs that cannot be easily traced directly to specific units produced.

Examples: Indirect materials and indirect labourExamples: Indirect materials and indirect labour

Wages paid to employees who are not directly

involved in production work.

Examples: maintenance workers, janitors and

security guards.

Materials used to support the production process.

Examples: lubricants and cleaning supplies used in the automobile assembly plant.

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Classifications of Costs

Manufacturing costs are oftenclassified as follows:

DirectMaterialDirect

MaterialDirectLabourDirectLabour

ManufacturingOverhead

ManufacturingOverhead

PrimeCost

ConversionCost

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Idle Time

The labour costs incurred during idle time are ordinarily treated as

manufacturing overhead.Product specific idle time is treated

as direct labour.

Machine Breakdowns

Material Shortages

Power Failures

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Overtime

The overtime premiums for all factory workers are usually considered to be part of manufacturing overhead. Product specific

overtime premiums are part of direct labour.

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Employee Benefits

Employee benefits include employment taxes, medical plans, and pension costs.

Some companies include all of these

costs in manufacturing

overhead.

Other companies treat employee benefit

expenses of direct labourers as

additional direct labour costs.

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Non-Manufacturing Costs

Administrative Costs

All executive, organizational, and

clerical costs.

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Selling Costs

Costs necessary to get the order and deliver

the product.

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Product Costs Versus Period Costs

Product costs include direct materials, direct

labour, and manufacturing

overhead.

Period costs include all selling costs and

administrative costs.

Inventory Cost of Good Sold

BalanceSheet

IncomeStatement

Sale

Expense

IncomeStatement

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Quick Check

Which of the following costs would be considered a period rather than a product cost in a manufacturing company?A. Manufacturing equipment depreciation.B. Property taxes on corporate headquarters.C. Direct materials costs.D. Electrical costs to light the production facility.E. Sales commissions.

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Quick Check

Which of the following costs would be considered a period rather than a product cost in a manufacturing company?A. Manufacturing equipment depreciation.B. Property taxes on corporate headquarters.C. Direct materials costs.D. Electrical costs to light the production facility.E. Sales commissions.

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Comparing Merchandising and Manufacturing Activities

Merchandisers . . . Buy finished goods. Sell finished goods.

Manufacturers . . . Buy raw materials. Produce and sell finished

goods.

MegaLoMart

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Balance Sheet

Merchandiser Current assets

CashReceivablesPrepaid ExpensesMerchandise

Inventory

Manufacturer Current Assets

Cash Receivables Prepaid Expenses Inventories

• Raw Materials

• Work in Process

• Finished Goods

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Merchandiser Current assets

CashReceivablesPrepaid ExpensesMerchandise

Inventory

Manufacturer Current Assets

Cash Receivables Prepaid Expenses Inventories

• Raw Materials

• Work in Process

• Finished Goods

Balance Sheet

Partially complete products – some

material, labour, or overhead has been

added. Completed products

awaiting sale.

Materials waiting to be processed.

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The Income Statement

Cost of goods sold for manufacturers differs only slightly from cost of goods sold for merchandisers.

Merchandising Company

Cost of goods sold: Beg. merchandise inventory 14,200$ + Purchases 234,150 Goods available for sale 248,350$ - Ending merchandise inventory (12,100) = Cost of goods sold 236,250$

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Basic Equation for Inventory Accounts

Beginningbalance

Beginningbalance

Additionsto inventoryAdditions

to inventory++ == EndingbalanceEndingbalance

Withdrawalsfrom

inventory

Withdrawalsfrom

inventory++

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Quick Check

If your inventory balance at the beginning of the month was $1,000, you bought $100 during the month, and sold $300 during the month, what would be the balance at the end of the month?A. $1,000.B. $ 800.C. $1,200.D. $ 200.

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Quick Check

If your inventory balance at the beginning of the month was $1,000, you bought $100 during the month, and sold $300 during the month, what would be the balance at the end of the month?A. $1,000.B. $ 800.C. $1,200.D. $ 200.

$1,000 + $100 = $1,100$1,100 - $300 = $800

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Schedule of Cost of Goods Manufactured

Calculates the cost of raw material, direct labour and

manufacturing overhead used in production.

Calculates the manufacturing costs associated with goods that were finished during the

period.

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Manufacturing WorkRaw Materials Costs In Process

Beginning raw Direct materials materials inventory

+ Raw materials purchased

= Raw materials

available for use in production

– Ending raw materials inventory

= Raw materials used

in production

As items are removed from raw materials inventory and placed into

the production process, they arecalled direct materials.

As items are removed from raw materials inventory and placed into

the production process, they arecalled direct materials.

Product Cost Flows

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Manufacturing WorkRaw Materials Costs In Process

Beginning raw Direct materials materials inventory + Direct labour

+ Raw materials + Mfg. overhead purchased = Total manufacturing

= Raw materials costs

available for use in production

– Ending raw materials inventory

= Raw materials used

in production

Conversion costs are costs

incurred to convert the

direct material into a finished

product.

Conversion costs are costs

incurred to convert the

direct material into a finished

product.

Product Cost Flows

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Manufacturing WorkRaw Materials Costs In Process

Beginning raw Direct materials Beginning work in materials inventory + Direct labour process inventory

+ Raw materials + Mfg. overhead + Total manufacturing purchased = Total manufacturing costs

= Raw materials costs = Total work in

available for use process for the in production period

– Ending raw materials inventory

= Raw materials used

in production

Product Cost Flows

All manufacturing costs incurred during the period are added to the

beginning balance of work in process.

All manufacturing costs incurred during the period are added to the

beginning balance of work in process.

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Manufacturing WorkRaw Materials Costs In Process

Beginning raw Direct materials Beginning work in materials inventory + Direct labour process inventory

+ Raw materials + Mfg. overhead + Total manufacturing purchased = Total manufacturing costs

= Raw materials costs = Total work in

available for use process for the in production period

– Ending raw materials – Ending work in inventory process inventory

= Raw materials used = Cost of goods

in production manufactured

Product Cost Flows

Costs associated with the goods that are completed during the period are

transferred to finished goods inventory.

Costs associated with the goods that are completed during the period are

transferred to finished goods inventory.

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Product Cost Flows

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Manufacturing Cost Flows

FinishedGoods

Cost of GoodsSold

Selling andAdministrative

Period CostsSelling andAdministrative

ManufacturingOverhead

Work in Process

Direct Labour

Balance Sheet Costs Inventories

Income StatementExpenses

Material Purchases Raw Materials

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Quick Check

Beginning raw materials inventory was $32,000. During the month, $276,000 of raw material was purchased. A count at the end of the month revealed that $28,000 of raw material was still present. What is the cost of direct material used?

A. $276,000B. $272,000C. $280,000D. $ 2,000

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Quick Check

Beginning raw materials inventory was $32,000. During the month, $276,000 of raw material was purchased. A count at the end of the month revealed that $28,000 of raw material was still present. What is the cost of direct material used?

A. $276,000B. $272,000C. $280,000D. $ 2,000

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Quick Check

Direct materials used in production totalled $280,000. Direct labour was $375,000 and factory overhead was $180,000. What were total manufacturing costs incurred for the month?

A. $555,000B. $835,000C. $655,000D. Cannot be determined.

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Direct materials used in production totalled $280,000. Direct labour was $375,000 and factory overhead was $180,000. What were total manufacturing costs incurred for the month?

A. $555,000B. $835,000C. $655,000D. Cannot be determined.

Quick Check

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Quick Check

Beginning work in process was $125,000. Manufacturing costs incurred for the month were $835,000. There were $200,000 of partially finished goods remaining in work in process inventory at the end of the month. What was the cost of goods manufactured during the month?

A. $1,160,000B. $ 910,000C. $ 760,000D. Cannot be determined.

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Beginning work in process was $125,000. Manufacturing costs incurred for the month were $835,000. There were $200,000 of partially finished goods remaining in work in process inventory at the end of the month. What was the cost of goods manufactured during the month?

A. $1,160,000B. $ 910,000C. $ 760,000D. Cannot be determined.

Quick Check

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Quick Check

Beginning finished goods inventory was $130,000. The cost of goods manufactured for the month was $760,000. And the ending finished goods inventory was $150,000. What was the cost of goods sold for the month?A. $ 20,000.B. $740,000.C. $780,000.D. $760,000.

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Quick Check

Beginning finished goods inventory was $130,000. The cost of goods manufactured for the month was $760,000. And the ending finished goods inventory was $150,000. What was the cost of goods sold for the month?A. $ 20,000.B. $740,000.C. $780,000.D. $760,000.

$130,000 + $760,000 = $890,000$890,000 – $150,000 = $740,000

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Cost Classifications for Predicting Cost Behaviour

How a cost will react to changes in the level of

activity within the relevant range.

Total variable costs change when activity changes.

Total fixed costs remain unchanged when activity changes.

How a cost will react to changes in the level of

activity within the relevant range.

Total variable costs change when activity changes.

Total fixed costs remain unchanged when activity changes.

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Variable Cost

Your total texting bill is based on how many texts you send.

Number of Texts Sent

To

tal T

exti

ng

Bill

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Variable Cost Per Unit

The cost per text sent is constant at

5 cents per text message.

Number of Texts Sent

Co

st P

er T

ext

Sen

t

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The Activity Base (Cost Driver)

A measure of what causes the

incurrence of a variable cost

A measure of what causes the

incurrence of a variable cost

Unitsproduced

Unitsproduced

Miles drivenMiles driven

Machine hours

Machine hours

Labour hours

Labour hours

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Fixed Cost

Your monthly contract fee for your cell phone is fixed for the number of monthly minutes in your contract. The monthly contract fee does not change based on the number of calls you make.

Number of Minutes UsedWithin Monthly Plan

Mo

nth

ly C

ell P

ho

ne

Co

ntr

act

Fee

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Fixed Cost Per Unit

Within the monthly contract allotment, the average fixed cost per cell phone call made decreases as more calls are made.

Number of Minutes UsedWithin Monthly Plan

Mo

nth

ly C

ell P

ho

ne

Co

ntr

act

Fee

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Cost Classifications for Predicting Cost Behaviour

Behaviour of Cost (within the relevant range)

Cost In Total Per Unit

Variable Total variable cost changes Variable cost per unit remainsas activity level changes. the same over wide ranges

of activity.

Fixed Total fixed cost remains Average fixed cost per unit goesthe same even when the down as activity level goes up.

activity level changes.

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Quick Check

Which of the following costs would be variable with respect to the number of cones sold at a Baskin-Robbins shop? (There may be more than one correct answer.)A. The cost of lighting the store.B. The wages of the store manager.C. The cost of ice cream.D. The cost of napkins for customers.

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Quick Check

Which of the following costs would be variable with respect to the number of cones sold at a Baskin-Robbins shop? (There may be more than one correct answer.)A. The cost of lighting the store.B. The wages of the store manager.C. The cost of ice cream.D. The cost of napkins for customers.

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Assigning Costs to Cost Objects

Direct costs Costs that can be

easily and conveniently traced to a unit of product or other cost object.

Examples: direct material and direct labour

Indirect costs Costs that cannot be

easily and conveniently traced to a unit of product or other cost object.

Example: manufacturing overhead

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Every decision involves a choice between at least two alternatives.

Only those costs and benefits that differ between alternatives are relevant in a decision. All other costs and benefits can and should be ignored.

Cost Classifications for Decision Making

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Differential Cost and Revenue

Costs and revenues that differ among alternatives.

Example: You have a job paying $1,500 per month in your hometown. You have a job offer in a neighbouring city that pays $2,000 per month. The commuting cost to the city is $300 per month.

Example: You have a job paying $1,500 per month in your hometown. You have a job offer in a neighbouring city that pays $2,000 per month. The commuting cost to the city is $300 per month.

Differential revenue is: $2,000 – $1,500 = $500

Differential cost is: $300

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Opportunity Cost

The potential benefit that is given up when one alternative is selected

over another.

Example: If you werenot attending college,you could be earning$15,000 per year. Your opportunity costof attending college for one year is $15,000.

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Sunk Costs

Sunk costs have already been incurred and cannot be changed now or in the future. They

should be ignored when making decisions.

Example: You bought an automobile that cost $10,000 two years ago. The $10,000 cost is sunk because whether you drive it, park it, trade it, or sell it, you cannot change the $10,000 cost.

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Quick Check

Suppose you are trying to decide whether to drive or take the train to Portland to attend a concert. You have ample cash to do either, but you don’t want to waste money needlessly. Is the cost of the train ticket relevant in this decision? In other words, should the cost of the train ticket affect the decision of whether you drive or take the train to Portland?A. Yes, the cost of the train ticket is relevant.B. No, the cost of the train ticket is not relevant.

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Quick Check

Suppose you are trying to decide whether to drive or take the train to Portland to attend a concert. You have ample cash to do either, but you don’t want to waste money needlessly. Is the cost of the train ticket relevant in this decision? In other words, should the cost of the train ticket affect the decision of whether you drive or take the train to Portland?A. Yes, the cost of the train ticket is relevant.B. No, the cost of the train ticket is not relevant.

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Quick Check

Suppose you are trying to decide whether to drive or take the train to Portland to attend a concert. You have ample cash to do either, but you don’t want to waste money needlessly. Is the annual cost of licensing your car relevant in this decision?A. Yes, the licensing cost is relevant.B. No, the licensing cost is not relevant.

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Quick Check

Suppose you are trying to decide whether to drive or take the train to Portland to attend a concert. You have ample cash to do either, but you don’t want to waste money needlessly. Is the annual cost of licensing your car relevant in this decision?A. Yes, the licensing cost is relevant.B. No, the licensing cost is not relevant.

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Quick Check

Suppose that your car could be sold now for $5,000. Is this a sunk cost?A. Yes, it is a sunk cost.B. No, it is not a sunk cost.

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Quick Check

Suppose that your car could be sold now for $5,000. Is this a sunk cost?A. Yes, it is a sunk cost.B. No, it is not a sunk cost.

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Summary of the Types of Cost Classifications

Financial reporting Predicting cost behaviour Assigning costs to cost objects Decision making

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End of Chapter 2