Answer:
1,040
Explanation:
The Herfindahl index is an index that is used to measure the size of firms in relation to the industry and it also shows the level of competition among the firms in the industry. The Herfindahl index is also known as Herfindahl–Hirschman Index (HHI).
The Herfindahl index is calculated by summing the square of the market share of all firms in the industry. For this question, it can be calculated as follows:
Herfindahl index = (12^2 * 5) + (8^2 * 5) = 720 + 320 = 1,040.
Shipping fees to import circuit board: $20
Labor, overhead, and additional material costs of final product: $115
Import duties levied on circuit board (to be paid by the German division): 10% of transfer price
German tax rate: 60%
Assume that U.S. and German tax authorities allow a transfer price for the circuit board set at either U.S. variable manufacturing cost or the U.S. market price. Alpha’s management is in the process of exploring which transfer price is better for the firm as a whole.
Required:
1. Compute overall company profitability per unit if all units are transferred and U.S. variable manufacturing cost is used as the transfer price. Show separate calculations for the U.S. operation and the German division.
2. Repeat requirement (1). assuming the use of the U.S. market price as the transfer price. Which of the two transfer prices is better for the firm?
3. Assume that the German division can obtain the circuit board in Germany for $155.
a. If you were the head of the German division, would you rather do business with your U.S. division or buy the circuit board locally? Why?
b. Rather than proceed with the transfer, is it in the best interest of Alpha to sell its goods domestically and allow the German division to acquire the circuit board in Germany? Why? Show computations to support your answer.
Answer:
1-If the transfer price is set equal to the U.S. variable manufacturing cost, Alpha Communications will have a profit of $32.80 per circuit board with US Share as $0 and German Share as $32.80.
2-If the transfer price is set equal to the U.S. market price, Alpha Communications will have a profit of $39.20 per circuit board with US Share as $24 and German Share as $15.20. The transfer price as US market price is more effective for the Alpha Communications.
3:a-If the German division can obtain the boards in Germany for 155, it is better for the German division because due to lack of additional shipping fee and import duty, this price is more feasible for the German division.
3:b- If the company decide to sell the US circuit boards locally and allow German division to obtain the circuit boards in Germany, then Alpha Communication will have a profit of $60 per circuit board with US Share as $24 and German Share as $36.
Explanation:
1-If the transfer price is set equal to the U.S. variable manufacturing cost, Alpha Communications will have a profit of $32.80 per circuit board. The calculations are as follows:
US Operation:
Sales Revenue(Price set to variable manufacturing cost): $130
Variable Manufacturing Cost: : ($130)
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Contribution Margin : $ 0
German Operation:
Selling Price: $360
Transfer Price: ($130)
Additional Cost: ($115)
Shippng Cost: ($20)
Import Duty (10% of Transfer Price): 10% x 130=0.1x130= ($13)
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Income Before Tax: $82
Income Tax (60% of Income Before Tax):60%x82 ($49.20)
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Income After Tax $32.80
2-If the transfer price is set equal to the U.S. market price, Alpha Communications will have a profit of $39.20 per circuit board. The transfer price as US market price is more effective for the Alpha Communications. The calculations are as follows:
US Operation:
Sales Revenue(Price set to variable manufacturing cost): $170
Variable Manufacturing Cost: : ($130)
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Income Before Tax : $ 40
Income Tax (40% of Income Before Tax):40%x40 :($16)
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Income After Tax: : $24
German Operation:
Selling Price: $360
Transfer Fee: ($170)
Additional Cost: ($115)
Shippng Cost: ($20)
Import Duty (10% of Transfer Price): 10% x 170=0.1x170= ($17)
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Income Before Tax: $38
Income Tax (60% of Income Before Tax):60%x38 ($22.80)
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Income After Tax $15.20
Total Income By Alpha Communication: $24+$15.20=$39.20
3-a: If the German division can obtain the boards in Germany for 155, it is better for the German division because due to lack of additional shipping fee and import duty, this price is more feasible for the German division.
At the lower tranfer price of 130, the total impact of transfer is given by
Transfer Price: $130
Shippng Cost: $20
Import Duty (10% of Transfer Price): 10% x 130=0.1x130= $13
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Total Impact $163
It is more than the local available price, Thus the company should purchase their circuit board locally.
3-b If the company decide to sell the US circuit boards locally and allow German division to obtain the circuit boards in Germany, then Alpha Communication will have a profit of $60 per circuit board.
US Operation:
Sales Revenue(Price set to variable manufacturing cost): $170
Variable Manufacturing Cost: : ($130)
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Income Before Tax : $ 40
Income Tax (40% of Income Before Tax):40%x40 :($16)
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Income After Tax: : $24
German Operation:
Selling Price: $360
Local Circuit Board Price ($155)
Additional Cost: ($115)
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Income Before Tax: $90
Income Tax (60% of Income Before Tax):60%x38 ($54)
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Income After Tax $36
Total Income By Alpha Communication: $24+$36=$60.0
To calculate overall company profitability, we compare two scenarios: using U.S. variable manufacturing cost or U.S. market price as the transfer price. Using U.S. variable manufacturing cost as the transfer price results in higher profitability. If the German division can obtain the circuit board in Germany for $155, it would be more advantageous to buy locally and sell domestically.
To calculate the overall company profitability per unit, we need to consider two scenarios: using the U.S. variable manufacturing cost as the transfer price and using the U.S. market price as the transfer price.
In this case, using the U.S. variable manufacturing cost as the transfer price results in higher profitability for the company. However, it's important to consider other factors, such as the business relationship between the U.S. and German divisions and the potential benefits of local sourcing.
If the German division can obtain the circuit board in Germany for $155, it would be more advantageous for the head of the German division to buy the circuit board locally instead of doing business with the U.S. division. This is because the local sourcing option is cheaper and eliminates the need for import duties, resulting in higher profitability for the German division.
Rather than proceeding with the transfer, it would be in the best interest of Alpha to sell its goods domestically and allow the German division to acquire the circuit board in Germany. This is because selling domestically avoids the additional costs and taxes associated with the transfer, while the German division can source the circuit board locally at a lower cost.
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Answer:
b. Increase the supply of the good now
Explanation:
Price expectations are one of the determinants of the supply curve. Changes in expectations will make the curve move right or left depending on whether future prices are expected to be lower or higher.
If prices are expected to be lower in the future, that will generate the supply curve to shift right, increasing the quantity supplied. This has to do with producers seeking to sell their goods at the highest price possible. If prices in the present are higher than what they would be in the future then they would want to sell more now than later.
Answer:
$2069
Explanation:
Given
Applied overhead costs of Goods sold = $59,300
Applied overhead cost of finished goods = $38,000
Overhead Balance = $97,300
Overhead Cost = $92,000
Overapplied Overhead = Overhead Balance - Overhead Cost
Overapplied Overhead = $97,300 - $92,000
Overapplied Overhead = $5,300
Allocated Amount = (Applied Overhead * Finished Goods /(Overapplied Overhead)
Allocated Amount = ($5,300 * $38,000) ($59,300 + $38,000)
Allocated Amount = ($5,300 * 38,000) (97,300)
Allocated Amount = $2069
Answer:
The over applied overhead which is allocated to finished goods inventory is $ 1,488.54
Explanation:
Determination of over or under applied overhead
Applied Manufacturing overhead $ 97,300
Actual factory overhead incurred $ 92,000
Overapplied manufacturing overhead $ 5,300
Allocation of over applied overhead is on basis of values in Cost of goods sold and Finished goods inventory.
Cost of goods Sold $ 59,300
Finished Goods inventory $ 38,000
Sum of COGS and Inventory $ 97.300
Over applied Overhead $ 5,300
Allocation Finished Goods inventory
$38,000/ $ 97,300 * $ 5,300 = $ 1,488,54
Allocation Cost of Goods sold
$ 59.300/ $ 97,300 * $ 5,300 = $ 3.811.46
Answer:
The amount of cash collected in March should be:
$51,000.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Budgeted sales and Cash Collections:
January February March April
Total sales $50,000 $60,000 $40,000 $30,000
Collections:
35% month of sales 17,500 21,000 14,000 10,500
45% month following 22,500 27,000 18,000
20% second month 10,000
Total collections in March $51,000
b) The above calculations concentrated on the month of March, being the month of interest. Though, sales on account totals $40,000, the cash collections for the month amounts to $51,000. This arises from cash collections from the months of January and February.
B. 100
C. 105
D. 110
Answer:
Option D, 110, is the right answer.
Explanation:
Total number of shares that short = 100 share
The rate of dividend that ABC declares and pays = 10%
Now we have to find the number of shares that should be purchased in order to close out the short position.
Number of shares = 100 × 110%
Number of shares = 100 × (110 / 100)
Number of shares = 110
Thus, option D 110 is correct.
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