Accounting Final- Chapter 3

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) At breakeven point, ________. A) operating income is equal to zero B) contribution margin minus fixed costs is equal to profits earned C) revenues equal fixed costs minus variable costs D) breakeven revenues equal fixed costs divided by the variable cost per unit

a

Which of the following is an assumption of CVP analysis? A) Total costs can be divided into a fixed component and a component that is variable with respect to the level of output. B) When graphed, total costs curve upward. C) The unit-selling price is variable as it is subject to demand and supply. D) Total costs can be divided into inventoriable and period costs with respect to the level of output.

a

) Managers use cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis to ________. A) forecast the cost of capital for a given period of time B) to study the behavior of and relationship among the elements such as total revenues, total costs, and income C) estimate the risks associated with a given job D) analyse a firm's profitability and help to decide wealth distribution among its stakeholders

b

) Which of the following is true of cost-volume-profit analysis? A) The theory assumes that all costs are variable. B) The theory assumes that units manufactured equal units sold. C) The theory states that total variable costs remain the same over a relevant range. D) The theory states that total costs remain the same over the relevant range.

b

One of the first steps to take when using CVP analysis to help make decisions is ________. A) calculating the break-even point B) identifying the variable and fixed costs C) calculation of the degree of operating leverage for the company D) estimating the volume of sales to make a good profit

b

The breakeven point decreases if ________. A) the variable cost per unit increases B) the total fixed costs decrease C) the contribution margin per unit decreases D) the selling price per unit decreases

b

The breakeven point revenues is calculated by dividing ________. A) fixed costs by total revenues B) fixed costs by contribution margin percentage C) total revenues by fixed costs D) contribution margin percentage by fixed costs

b

Which of the following is true of CVP analysis? A) Costs may be separated into separate inventoriable and period components with respect to the level of output. B) Total revenues and total costs are linear in relation to output units. C) Unit selling price, unit variable costs, and unit fixed costs are known and remain constant. D) Proportion of different products will vary according to demand and supply when multiple products are sold.

b

) Which of the following forms a part of decision making in CVP analysis? A) selection of inventory method for financial reporting purposes B) decision to form a capital policy C) decision to advertise D) decision to improve the efficiency of the work force

c

As per CVP, operating income calculations use ________. A) net income and dividends B) income tax expense and net income C) contribution margins and fixed costs D) nonoperating revenues and nonoperating expenses

c

Breakeven point in units is ________. A) total costs divided by profit margin per unit B) contribution margin per unit divided by total cost per unit C) fixed costs divided by contribution margin per unit D) the sum of fixed and variable costs divided by contribution margin per unit

c

Contribution margin equals ________. A) revenues minus period costs B) revenues minus product costs C) revenues minus variable costs D) revenues minus fixed costs

c

Which of the following is true about the assumptions underlying basic CVP analysis? A) Selling price varies with demand and supply of the product. B) Only selling price and variable cost per unit are known and constant. C) Only selling price, variable cost per unit, and total fixed costs are known and constant. D) Selling price, variable cost per unit, fixed cost per unit, and total fixed costs are known and constant.

c

) The contribution margin income statement ________. A) reports gross margin B) is allowed for external reporting to shareholders C) categorizes costs as either direct or indirect D) can be used to predict future profits at different levels of activity

d

Assume only the specified parameters change in a CVP analysis. The contribution margin percentage increases when ________. A) total fixed costs increase B) total fixed costs decrease C) variable costs per unit increase D) variable costs per unit decrease

d

If unit outputs exceed the breakeven point ________. A) there will be an increase in fixed costs B) total sales revenue will exceed fixed costs C) total sales revenue will exceed variable costs D) there will be a profit

d

The selling price per unit less the variable cost per unit is the ________. A) fixed cost per unit B) gross margin C) margin of safety D) contribution margin per unit

d


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