Managerial Accounting Introduction to Managerial Accounting.docx

Managerial Accounting Introduction to Managerial Accounting 1) Evaluating operations by comparing actual results to budgeted results is a part of the controlling responsibility of management. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 2) Controlling means overseeing the company's day-to-day operations. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 3) The purpose of managerial accounting is to gather, summarize, and report the cost and revenue data relevant to each decision that is made. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 4) Budgeting is the process of evaluating the results of business operations against a plan and then making adjustments to that plan. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 5) Planning, directing, and controlling are a manager's three primary responsibilities. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 6) Managerial accounting develops reports that help internal parties effectively and efficiently run the company. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 7) Directing means setting goals and objectives for the company and determining how to achieve them. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 8) Budgets are the quantitative expression of management's plans. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 9) ________ gathers, summarizes, and reports on the financial impact of changes to business operations. A) Managerial accounting B) Planning C) Directing D) Controlling Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 10) Creating budgets are part of which primary management responsibility? A) Controlling B) Planning C) Managerial accounting D) Directing Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 11) Which of the following is not one of the primary responsibilities of management? A) Adhering to GAAP B) Planning C) Directing D) Controlling Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 12) Planning involves which of the following activities? A) Evaluating the results of operations B) Overseeing the company's day-to-day operations C) Setting goals and objectives for the company D) None of the above Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 13) Which of the following is being fulfilled when management compares the budget to actual results? A) Directing B) Planning C) Adjusting D) Controlling Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 14) When management uses feedback to take corrective action on the budgets, which of the following management responsibilities are being fulfilled? A) Controlling B) Adjusting C) Directing D) Planning Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 15) When management analyzes whether to move production to another country or to keep the production located where it currently is, which of the following management responsibilities is being performed? A) Adjusting B) Controlling C) Planning D) Directing Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 16) Which one of the following items is not one of the three primary manager responsibilities? A) Controlling B) Planning C) Feedback D) Adjusting Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 17) Using product cost information to determine sales prices is an example of A) directing and planning. B) directing and controlling. C) controlling, directing, and planning. D) controlling and planning. Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 18) When management reviews hourly sales reports to determine the level of staffing needed to service customers, which of management's three primary responsibilities is fulfilled? A) Controlling and planning B) Directing and planning C) Directing, controlling, and planning D) Analyzing, directing, and planning Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 19) Budgets are a way for managers to communicate their A) control. B) decision-making. C) hiring practices. D) plans. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 20) Comparing actual results to budgets is an example of which of the following management functions? A) Analyzing B) Planning C) Controlling D) Directing Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 21) Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a company is an example of which of the following management functions? A) Directing B) Planning C) Analyzing D) Controlling Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 22) Preparing budgets is an example of which of the following management functions? A) Planning B) Directing C) Analyzing D) Controlling Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 23) Evaluating results against the plan is an example of which of the following management functions? A) Planning B) Controlling C) Analyzing D) Directing Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 24) What are the three primary responsibilities of managers as described in the chapter? Give an example of each type of responsibility. Answer: The following are managers' three primary responsibilities: a. Planning: An example of planning is when the manager of a local McDonald's restaurant makes the schedule of employee work hours for the upcoming week. b. Directing: An example of directing is when the manager of the local McDonald's adjusts the menu to reflect local tastes and preferences. c. Controlling: An example of controlling is when the manager of the local McDonald's compares the actual number of hamburger patties used over the past week to the budgeted number of hamburger patties. Note that student examples of each type of responsibility may vary. Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 25) The SEC requires that reports generated by the managerial accounting system must be audited by an independent certified public accountant (CPA). Answer: FALSE EOC: E1-9 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 26) The design of a management accounting system should consider how reports affect employees' behavior. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-9 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 27) GAAP must be followed when preparing managerial accounting reports. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 28) Management accounting requires independent audits of the firm's books. Answer: FALSE EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 29) The primary purpose of managerial accounting information is to help external users make investing and lending decisions. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 30) Internal users such as managers are the primary users of managerial accounting information. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 31) The primary managerial accounting product is the company's audited financial statements. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 32) Managerial accounting information emphasizes relevance over reliability and objectivity. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 33) Managerial accounting information tends to report on segments of the business. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 34) Managerial accounting reports are always prepared on a quarterly and annual basis. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 35) Managerial information is always based on historical transactions with external parties. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 36) What is one constraint placed on the information provided by a managerial accounting system? A) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) B) SEC Regulations C) Cost - Benefit D) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 37) How often should managerial accounting reports be prepared? A) Annually B) Quarterly C) Monthly D) As often as necessary Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 38) Which of the following statements is true regarding managerial accounting information? A) It is audited by CPAs. B) It emphasizes relevance. C) It is prepared annually and quarterly. D) It must be prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 39) The focus of management accounting is on A) tax preparation. B) external reporting. C) internal reporting. D) auditing. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 40) Which of the following people is most likely to only use financial accounting information? A) Vice president of plant operations B) Product manager C) Plant manager D) Bank loan officer Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 41) Managerial accounting would use which of the following types of information? A) Forecasts of future earnings B) Financial information C) Nonfinancial information D) All of the above Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 42) Which of the following persons or groups would be least likely to receive detailed managerial accounting reports? A) CEO B) Plant managers C) Current shareholders D) Sales territory managers Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 43) ________ is designed to meet the needs of internal decision makers. A) Tax accounting B) Managerial accounting C) Financial accounting D) Audit accounting Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 44) The primary goal of managerial accounting is to provide information to A) internal decision-makers. B) shareholders. C) creditors. D) both shareholders and creditors. Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 45) The primary goal of financial accounting is to provide information for A) governmental regulators. B) creditors. C) potential investors. D) all of the above. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 46) Which of following statements is true? A) Managerial accounting focuses on historical transactions. B) Financial accounting focuses on future data. C) Management accounting focuses on relevant data. D) Managerial accounting uses the cash basis for recording transactions. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 47) Which statement is true? A) Management uses financial information to analyze costs. B) Management uses financial information to plan internal operations. C) Management uses reports created for internal parties. D) All of the above are true. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 48) Which of the following statements is false? A) Financial accounting helps investors make decisions. B) Financial accounting provides sufficient information for managers to effectively plan and control operations. C) Financial accounting reports help creditors make decisions. D) Financial accounting provides external reports. Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 49) Which of the following statements is true? A) Managerial accounting reports aid potential investors. B) Managerial accounting reports must follow GAAP. C) Managerial accounting reports are audited by CPAs. D) Managerial accounting reports provide detailed internal information. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 50) Which of the following are the internal decision-makers of a company? A) Vendors B) Managers C) Shareholders D) Customers Answer: B EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 51) Which one of the following reports is most likely to be required to be audited by an outside entity? A) Monthly financial statements B) Annual financial budgets C) Annual financial statements D) All of the above Answer: C EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 52) Which of the following groups are external users of financial information? A) Customers of the company B) Potential investors of the company C) Vendors of the company D) All of the above Answer: D EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 53) A company's budget information is most likely to be used by which of the following groups? A) Suppliers B) Creditors C) Customers D) Managers Answer: D EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 54) ________ are a company's decision makers. A) Shareholders B) Managers C) Customers D) Creditors Answer: B EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 55) ________ are owners of a company. A) Customers B) Shareholders C) Creditors D) Managers Answer: B EOC: E1-19 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 56) External parties receive information about past performance from A) planning reports. B) budget reports. C) financial accounting reports. D) managerial accounting reports. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 57) Internal parties receive information about past performance from A) audit reports. B) budget reports. C) planning reports. D) managerial accounting reports. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 58) Discuss at least four differences between financial accounting and managerial accounting. Answer: Item Managerial accounting Financial accounting Primary users Internal External Purpose of information To help managers make decisions To help investors and creditors make decisions Focus Segments Entire organization as a whole Frequency As needed Quarterly and annually Auditing Not subject to audit Publicly held companies are audited Required? No Required by GAAP, SEC, IRS, and others Time frame focus Future Past (historical transactions) Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 59) Is financial accounting or managerial accounting more useful to a plant (factory) manager? Explain your answer. Answer: Managerial accounting is likely to be much more useful to a plant manager than financial accounting. Financial accounting typically gives financial information for the company as a whole; the plant manager would find very little information in the financial accounting reports which relate directly to the plant environment and the performance of the plant itself. Managerial accounting, on the other hand, could provide the plant manager with information relating to just the plant. Examples of some types of information provided by managerial accounting are: a. a comparison of budgeted costs versus actual costs. b. tracking of safety incidents. c. quality costs. d. product line profitability. e. profitability by shift. (Student examples may vary.) Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 60) Management accountants rarely interact with employees from other business functions such as marketing and customer service. Answer: FALSE EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 61) The CFO is the person responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. Answer: FALSE EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 62) The treasurer and the controller report directly to the CFO. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 63) The internal audit department reports directly to the audit committee, a subcommittee of the board of directors. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 64) Managerial accountants no longer perform routine mechanical accounting tasks in most companies. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-10 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 65) Managerial accountants are now considered to be similar to advisors and business analysts. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-10 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 66) Oral and written communications skills are considered among the most valuable skills a management accountant can possess. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-10 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 67) Technology has been a driving factor in the changing roles of management accountants. Answer: TRUE EOC: S1-3 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 68) Management accountants spend more time planning, analyzing and interpreting accounting data and less time recording routine accounting transactions than they have in the past. Answer: TRUE EOC: S1-3 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 69) The only skill required of managerial accountants is that they have a solid knowledge of both financial and managerial accounting. Answer: FALSE EOC: S1-3 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 70) Managerial accountants only need a solid understanding of managerial accounting, and not financial accounting. Answer: FALSE EOC: S1-3 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 71) What position is typically responsible for financial accounting, managerial accounting, and tax reporting? A) Controller B) Treasurer C) CFO D) Audit committee Answer: A EOC: S1-4 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 72) Despite the proliferation of technology, managerial accountants are still needed to provide professional judgment in which of the following areas? A) Recording non-routine transactions B) Adjusting the financial records C) Designing computer information systems D) All of the about activities require professional judgment Answer: D EOC: S1-4 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 73) The IMA issues which of the following certifications? A) CMA B) CIA C) CFP D) CPA Answer: A EOC: S1-4 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 74) A CFO would have all of the following responsibilities except A) investing in new production equipment. B) managing corporate financing. C) preparing all corporate tax returns. D) providing reports to creditors as required. Answer: A EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 75) Which of the following positions typically manages the daily operations of a company? A) The controller B) The CEO C) The board of directors D) The stockholders Answer: B EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 76) Oversight and strategy formulation and guidance for a large corporation are typically provided by which of the following positions? A) The CEO B) The company president C) The stockholders D) The Board of Directors Answer: D EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 77) To whom would the vice-president of operations typically directly report? A) The COO B) The Board of Directors C) The CFO D) The CEO Answer: A EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 78) The COO is responsible for managing which of the following aspect(s) of the company? A) The annual audit B) Internal controls C) Research and development, production, and distribution D) Financial accounting, managerial accounting, and tax accounting Answer: C EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 79) Which of the following positions report to the audit committee of the Board of Directors? A) The CFO and internal audit department B) The internal audit department and the independent CPA firm C) The CFO and the independent CPA firm D) The treasurer and controller Answer: B EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 80) Which of the following positions is primarily responsible for raising capital and investing funds? A) The treasurer B) The COO C) The CFO D) The CEO Answer: A EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 81) What factor has changed the way that we now view managerial accountants? A) Stricter GAAP standards B) Technology C) Stricter audit standards D) None of the above Answer: B EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 82) Which of the following tasks are performed by management accountants? A) Help design information systems B) Provide decision support C) Ensure financial records are correct D) All of the above Answer: D EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 83) Managerial accountants may be responsible for A) providing decision support. B) communicating results. C) analyzing data. D) all of the above. Answer: D EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 84) Managerial accountants are required to possess which of the following skills? A) Analytical skills B) Oral and written communication skills C) The ability to work on a team D) All of the above Answer: D EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 85) The ________ is a subgroup of the Board of Directors. A) managerial committee B) stockholders' committee C) audit committee D) financial committee Answer: C EOC: E1-10 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 86) Which person or group is not an employee of the corporation? A) A member of the audit committee B) The treasurer C) The VP of manufacturing D) The CFO Answer: A EOC: S1-4 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 87) Which person is hired directly by the board of directors to manage the daily operations of the company? A) The CFO B) The Treasurer C) The COO D) The CEO Answer: D EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 88) According to the textbook, managerial accountants often work on A) cross-functional teams. B) workgroups. C) audit teams. D) multi-functional teams. Answer: A EOC: S1-4 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 89) A company's Board of Directors meets A) quarterly. B) periodically, as needs dictate. C) monthly. D) annually. Answer: B EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 90) Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are required to have an internal audit function by A) The NYSE. B) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS). C) The stockholders. D) The Board of Directors. Answer: A EOC: S1-4 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 91) The person who is directly responsible for all financial functions is the A) Treasurer. B) CEO. C) CFO. D) COO. Answer: C EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 92) The person who is directly responsible for the company's operations, such as research and development, production and distribution is the A) CFO. B) Treasurer. C) CEO. D) COO. Answer: D EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 93) Describe the position of the CFO, the treasurer, and the controller within the organization. Describe the main functions of the treasurer and the controller. Answer: The treasurer and controller both report to the CFO. The treasurer is responsible for the investing functions of the organization (i.e., obtaining financing, paying down debt, issuing stock, etc.). The controller is responsible for the financial accounting system and the managerial accounting system of the organization. EOC: E1-11 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 94) The IMA suggests that members discuss ethical dilemmas with the company's board of directors. Answer: FALSE EOC: E1-12 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 95) The IMA is the professional association for managerial accountants. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-12 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 96) The IMA issues the CMA designation. Answer: TRUE EOC: E1-12 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 97) Your company sends you to a conference to update your skills. It is a violation of the professional competency and integrity standards if you decide to skip the afternoon session and go sightseeing. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 98) The ethical principles and standards of the IMA always give clear guidance for every ethical situation. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 99) The "Ethics Hotline" provides specific resolutions (answers) to IMA members who face ethical dilemmas. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 100) Just because a behavior is legal does not always mean it is ethical. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 101) The IMA's overarching ethical principles include: Honesty, Fairness, Objectivity, and Responsibility. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 102) The IMA suggests that, when faced with an ethical dilemma, the first thing management accountants should do is call the IMA's ethics hotline. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 103) To resolve ethical dilemmas, the IMA suggests that management accountants should first A) consult an attorney. B) call the IMA "Ethics Hotline". C) follow their company's established policies for reporting unethical behavior. D) discuss the unethical situation with their immediate supervisor. Answer: C EOC: S1-5 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 104) Which of the following is not one of the IMA's overarching ethical principles? A) Fairness B) Responsibility C) Honesty D) Creativity Answer: D EOC: S1-5 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 105) The standards in the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice include A) Competence, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Credibility. B) Competence, Objectivity, Credibility, and Honesty. C) Competence, Confidence, Integrity, and Credibility. D) Competence, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Objectivity. Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 106) All of the following are overarching principles in the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice except A) responsibility. B) objectivity. C) integrity. D) fairness. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 107) The standards of the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice include which of the following? A) Objectivity B) Fairness C) Honesty D) Integrity Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 108) Preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP is an example of A) integrity. B) competence. C) credibility. D) objectivity. Answer: B EOC: S1-5 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 109) Communicating information fairly and objectively is an example of which ethical standard? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Competence D) Confidentiality Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 110) Performing duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and technical standards comprise the IMA professional ethics standard of A) credibility. B) competence. C) integrity. D) confidentiality. Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 111) Inflating your expenses for a company-sponsored conference is a violation of what ethical standard? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Competence D) Confidentiality Answer: B EOC: E1-14 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 112) To ensure a profit in the current year a company ships out pre-ordered merchandise the last week of December, instead of in mid-January as the customer instructed. This early shipment could be a violation of which ethical standard? A) Confidentiality B) Integrity C) Competence D) All of the above Answer: B EOC: E1-14 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 113) What ethical standard is being violated when you tell a friend that the company you work for is going to report lower than expected earnings next week? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Confidentiality D) Competence Answer: C EOC: E1-14 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 114) An accountant who does not understand "accrual accounting" fails which ethical standard? A) Credibility B) Competence C) Integrity D) Confidentiality Answer: B EOC: E1-14 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 115) What ethical standard would you violate if you take pens home from work for personal use? A) Integrity B) Competence C) Confidentiality D) Credibility Answer: A EOC: E1-14 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 116) What is the name of the professional association for managerial accountants? A) Institute of Professional Accountants B) Professional Accountants Association C) Association of Management Accountants D) Institute of Management Accountants Answer: D EOC: E1-14 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 117) Which of the following certifications is issued by the IMA? A) CISA B) CFP C) CMA D) CPA Answer: C EOC: E1-12 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 118) Which of the following is an example of the IMA's competence standard? A) Provide decision support that is accurate, clear, concise and timely. B) Keep information confidential, except when disclosure is legally required. C) Communicate information fairly and objectively. D) Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession. Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 119) Which of the following is an example of the IMA's credibility standard? A) Provide decision support that is accurate, clear, concise and timely. B) Keep information confidential, except when disclosure is legally required. C) Communicate information fairly and objectively. D) Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 120) Which of the following is an example of the IMA's integrity standard? A) Provide decision support that is accurate, clear, concise and timely. B) Keep information confidential, except when disclosure is legally required. C) Communicate information fairly and objectively. D) Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 121) Which of the following is an example of the IMA's confidentiality standard? A) Provide decision support that is accurate, clear, concise and timely. B) Keep information confidential, except when disclosure is legally required. C) Communicate information fairly and objectively. D) Abstain from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession. Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 122) Which of the following is not one of the IMA's credibility standards? A) To disclose all relevant information B) To disclose deficiencies in internal control C) To communicate information fairly and objectively D) All of the above are part of IMA's credibility standard. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 123) Which ethical standard is demonstrated when you attend a class to maintain your professional knowledge? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Competence D) Confidentiality Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 124) Not disclosing sensitive information is an example of which ethical standard? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Competence D) Confidentiality Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 125) Refusing gifts or favors that could be perceived to influence your actions is an example of which ethical standard? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Confidentiality D) Competence Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 126) Accepting a job that you know can be better performed by someone else with the required skills would violate the ethical conduct standard of A) credibility. B) integrity. C) competency. D) confidentiality. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 127) It would be a violation of which ethical standard to withhold relevant information? A) Confidentiality B) Competency C) Integrity D) Credibility Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 128) Failure to mitigate a conflict of interest would violate which ethical standard of conduct? A) Credibility B) Integrity C) Competency D) Confidentiality Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 129) Managerial accounting is becoming less relevant as the U.S. economy shifts away from the manufacturing industry towards the service industry. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 130) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was designed to hold corporations accountable for internal control and financial reporting functions. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 131) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has significantly impacted the responsibility for financial reporting by publicly traded corporations. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 132) CPA firms cannot provide consulting services for their current audit clients. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 133) Trends in the modern business environment include a shift to a service economy and the rise of the global marketplace. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 134) The concept of the lean thinking philosophy is generally credited to General Motors. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 135) Implementing a program to bill customers electronically, therefore saving paper, is a green initiative that would reduce not only waste, but also company costs. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 136) Lean production cuts the throughput time of a manufacturing concern. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 137) ISO 9001:2008 is a certification program for companies that adhere to an international set of quality management standards and guidelines. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 138) According to SOX, at least one member of the audit committee should be a financial expert. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 139) IFRS stands for "important financial reporting standards." Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 140) XBRL will be required of both public and private companies. Answer: FALSE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 141) Managerial accounting has its roots in the industrial age of manufacturing. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 142) Lean thinking is both a philosophy and a business strategy of manufacturing without waste. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 143) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants was the first professional membership organization in the United States to earn the ISO 9001 certification. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 144) Sustainability is generally described as the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 145) Company initiatives to address sustainability and corporate responsibility not only "do the right thing," but also can lead to economic profits by increasing demand for the company's products and services. Answer: TRUE Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 146) A wave of accounting scandals around the turn of the 21st century prompted which of the following? A) XBRL B) IFRS C) SOX D) ISO Answer: C EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 147) Increased competition with foreign companies and the rise of the global marketplace is mainly due to which of the following? A) Globalization B) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 C) Decreased barriers to international trade D) International financial reporting standards Answer: C EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 148) Which type of system integrates ALL of the company's departments, functions, and data? A) TQM System B) ERP System C) ISO System D) QuickBooks Answer: B EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 149) According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, who is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting? A) The CEO and CFO B) The internal auditors C) The external auditors D) The SEC Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 150) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires the CPA firm to rotate the audit partner off of the audit engagement every ________ year(s). A) three B) four C) five D) one Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 151) Which of the following is not an advantage of an ERP system? A) Streamlining operations B) Allowing faster response to changes C) Eliminating separate software systems across the company D) Lower initial cost than traditional systems Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 152) The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future is often referred to as A) the bottom line. B) total quality management. C) sustainability. D) just-in-time. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 153) The "triple bottom line" focuses on these three factors that influence a firm's ability to survive and thrive in the long run: A) people, places, things B) profit, people, planet C) profit, people, place D) planet, profit, place Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 154) Under SOX, a CPA firm is permitted to perform which of the following services for an audit client with pre-approval from the client's audit committee? A) Tax B) Financial information design C) Bookkeeping D) Consulting Answer: A EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 155) According to SOX, a company's financial statements must be certified by the company's A) CEO. B) CFO. C) Controller. D) CFO and CEO. Answer: D EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 156) A requirement of SOX is that publicly traded companies must have which of the following assessed annually? A) Financial reporting system B) Internal control system C) Internal control system and financial reporting system D) There is no annual assessment required under SOX. Answer: C EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 157) The SEC is considering the move to adopt IFRS for which types of companies? A) All U.S. companies B) All U.S. publicly traded companies C) All U.S. private companies D) Only foreign companies operating in the U.S. Answer: B Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 158) IFRS stands for A) Important Foreign Registering Systems. B) International and Foreign Registering Standards. C) International and Foreign Reporting Systems. D) International Financial Reporting Standards. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 159) XBRL stands for A) eXtensive Business Registering Location. B) eXtractable Business Reporting Location. C) eXtensible Business Reporting Language. D) eXisting Business Responsibility Language. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 160) In what year will XBRL be required for all publicly traded companies? A) 2017 B) 2015 C) 2011 D) 2010 Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 161) XBRL can best be described as a A) new set of auditing standards. B) new set of accounting standards. C) new set of ethical standards. D) a tagging system for financial statement data. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 162) Which of the following statements about XBRL is false? A) XBRL is only required for publicly traded companies. B) XBRL will decrease the need for manual financial information searches. C) The US is the first country to mandate use of XBRL. D) XBRL should decrease the time companies spend converting their financial information into various government-prescribed formats. Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 163) ________ is the business philosophy and a strategy of manufacturing without waste. A) ISO 9001 B) Lean thinking C) TQM D) Thin manufacturing Answer: B EOC: E1-17 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 164) Companies may adopt which of the following in an attempt to increase their competitive edge? A) TQM B) Green initiatives C) Lean thinking D) All of the above Answer: D EOC: E1-17 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 165) Movements toward sustainability and corporate responsibility often A) result in increased demand for the company's product or service. B) include monetary support of local schools and charities. C) include green initiatives. D) All of the above are correct. Answer: D EOC: E1-17 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 166) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was enacted A) to prevent accounting scandals like Enron. B) to restore trust in publicly traded companies. C) to hire better qualified managerial accountants. D) none of the above Answer: A EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 167) Which of the following was not a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? A) The COO assumes financial statement responsibility. B) There are new requirements for CPA firms. C) There are stiffer consequences for white-collar crimes. D) Audit committees must be independent. Answer: A EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 168) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires companies to have their internal audit procedures assessed at least A) monthly. B) quarterly. C) annually. D) at any time they choose. Answer: C EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 169) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act allows for a maximum of ________ years of imprisonment for knowingly destroying or creating documents to obstruct any federal investigation. A) 20 B) 15 C) 10 D) 5 Answer: A EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 170) What is a business philosophy that focuses on providing customers with superior products and services? A) IFRS B) TQM C) ERP D) XBRL Answer: B EOC: E1-16 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 171) What is a system that requires suppliers to deliver materials at the exact time the materials are needed? A) JIT B) TQM C) ISO D) ERP Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 172) ISO 9001:2008 is a(n) A) effective exchange of information between vendors and customers. B) system where production occurs only when needed. C) software system which integrates all departments. D) certification that a company complies with international quality standards. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 173) Which of the following is a software system that integrates all of a company's departments? A) ERP B) Total Integrated Software C) JIT D) TQM Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 174) Companies that wish to demonstrate their commitment to international quality standards may become certified by what organization? A) SEC B) IFRS C) IMA D) ISO Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 175) Which of the following methods cuts throughput time? A) XBRL B) IFRS C) JIT D) ISO Answer: C Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 176) Which type of company utilizes managerial accounting? A) Service B) Manufacturers C) Retailers D) All of the above Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 177) CPA firms are permitted to provide which of the following services to audit clients? A) Tax preparation B) Information systems design C) Consulting D) Bookkeeping Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 178) The philosophy that centers on production as needed is known as A) Supply-chain management. B) TQM. C) ERP. D) JIT. Answer: D Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 179) What is the business philosophy of providing superior goods and services? A) TQM B) Supply-chain management C) ERP D) JIT Answer: A Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 180) What would a company need to conduct when considering whether to install an ERP system or not? A) TQM survey B) cost-benefit analysis C) JIT survey D) ISO 9001:2000 survey Answer: B EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 181) Which of the following would have the least effect on a cost-benefit analysis? A) Steadily rising prices B) Rapidly declining prices C) Constant prices D) None of the above Answer: C EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 182) Which of the following is not used in a cost-benefit analysis? A) Future benefits to be received from project B) Amounts for future costs of project C) Book value of past investment in equipment D) Amount needed to invest in project initially Answer: C EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 183) Torque Engine Company is considering opening a plant in China. It will cost $3,500,000 to set up the plant and $750,000 to train employees. An additional $100,000 will be spent to build relationships with the local suppliers. The company anticipates gross profit of $4,400,000 from this new plant. Do the benefits outweigh the costs or do the costs outweigh the benefits, and by how much? A) Costs outweigh benefits by $150,000. B) Benefits outweigh costs by $150,000. C) Costs outweigh benefits by $50,000. D) Benefits outweigh costs by $50,000. Answer: D EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 184) Country Western Clothing Outfitters is considering investing in an inventory tracking system. It will have $10,000 in software costs and $8,000 in employee training costs. Computer hardware also needs to be upgraded for the system; the hardware upgrades are expected to be $12,000. The expected benefits from the inventory tracking system should be $28,000. Do the benefits outweigh the costs or do the costs outweigh the benefits, and by how much? A) Costs outweigh benefits by $2,000. B) Benefits outweigh costs by $2,000. C) Costs outweigh benefits by $10,000. D) Benefits outweigh costs by $10,000. Answer: A EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 185) Pete's Cola Company is investigating the possibility of adopting a lean thinking philosophy throughout their organization. Estimated costs to set up the computer system are $1,650,000; training employees in lean operations is estimated to cost $175,000; and the general expenses of establishing the program are estimated at $315,000. The estimated value of the potential savings is $1,975,000. Do the benefits outweigh the costs or do the costs outweigh the benefits, and by how much? A) Costs outweigh benefits by $150,000. B) Benefits outweigh costs by $150,000. C) Costs outweigh benefits by $165,000. D) Benefits outweigh costs by $165,000. Answer: C EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 186) Gilmore Corporation is investigating the possibility of adopting a lean thinking philosophy in its manufacturing facilities. The plant manager has done a cost-benefit analysis and has found that the costs of the lean production program exceed the benefits by $115,000. You analyze the situation and make some adjustments to the cost estimates. After doing your analysis, you find that costs still outweigh benefits by less than 5%. Which might be a sound course of action? A) Consider dropping the plan. B) Look for ways to lessen costs. C) Re-evaluate the value of benefits. D) All of the above should be considered. Answer: D EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 187) Johnson Scooter Company is considering whether or not to expand into a new area of the US. They produce high-performance gas scooters with moderate gas mileage, but have developed a new battery technology that combines a small amount of electrical energy with the existing gas power. This new technology will significantly increase the fuel economy of their bikes. They will need to spend $5,075,000 to retrofit a building to incorporate the new fuel-saving technology. New worker training will cost $1,984,000. Other expenses involved in getting the new plant up and running amount to $332,000. The CEO anticipates that, with gas price increases, the profit potential of this expansion is $7,588,000. Do the benefits outweigh the costs or do the costs outweigh the benefits, and by how much? Answer: Sales from expansion $ 7,588,000 Less costs: Cost to retrofit a building $ (5,075,000) New worker training $ (1,984,000) Other plant expenses $ (332,000) Benefits outweigh costs by $ 197,000 EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits 188) Match the appropriate terms with the correct definitions. Answer: EOC: P1-30 Learning Outcome: Define and use cost-volume-profit analysis to analyze the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits