FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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### Operating Data Summary for Wardner Apparel

During the first month of operations ended January 31, Wardner Apparel produced 80,000 designer cowboy hats, of which 72,000 were sold. Operating data for the month are summarized as follows:

#### January Data

| Category                      | Dollar Amount | Subtotals/Totals |
|-------------------------------|---------------|------------------|
| **Sales**                     |               | **$4,560,000**   |
| **Manufacturing Costs:**      |               |                  |
| - Direct Materials            | $1,500,000    |                  |
| - Direct Labor                | 1,480,000     |                  |
| - Variable Manufacturing Costs| 220,000       |                  |
| - Fixed Manufacturing Costs   | 420,000       |                  |
| **Total Manufacturing Costs** |               | **3,620,000**    |
| **Selling and Admin Expenses:** |             |                  |
| - Variable                    | 144,000       |                  |
| - Fixed                       | 35,000        |                  |
| **Total Selling and Admin Expenses** |       | **179,000**      |

#### February Data

During February, Wardner Apparel produced 64,000 designer cowboy hats and sold 72,000 cowboy hats. Operating data for February are summarized as follows:

| Category                      | Dollar Amount | Subtotals/Totals |
|-------------------------------|---------------|------------------|
| **Sales**                     |               | **$4,560,000**   |
| **Manufacturing Costs:**      |               |                  |
| - Direct Materials            | $1,350,000    |                  |
| - Direct Labor                | 1,200,000     |                  |
| - Variable Manufacturing Costs| 190,000       |                  |
| - Fixed Manufacturing Costs   | 420,000       |                  |
| **Total Manufacturing Costs** |               | **3,160,000**    |
| **Selling and Admin Expenses:** |             |                  |
| - Variable                    | 144,000       |                  |
| - Fixed                       | 35,000        |                  |
| **Total Selling and Admin Expenses** |       | **179,000**      |

This summary provides insights into the financial operations of Wardner Apparel, showcasing the sales, manufacturing costs, and selling and administrative expenses over two months. Understanding these figures assists
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Transcribed Image Text:### Operating Data Summary for Wardner Apparel During the first month of operations ended January 31, Wardner Apparel produced 80,000 designer cowboy hats, of which 72,000 were sold. Operating data for the month are summarized as follows: #### January Data | Category | Dollar Amount | Subtotals/Totals | |-------------------------------|---------------|------------------| | **Sales** | | **$4,560,000** | | **Manufacturing Costs:** | | | | - Direct Materials | $1,500,000 | | | - Direct Labor | 1,480,000 | | | - Variable Manufacturing Costs| 220,000 | | | - Fixed Manufacturing Costs | 420,000 | | | **Total Manufacturing Costs** | | **3,620,000** | | **Selling and Admin Expenses:** | | | | - Variable | 144,000 | | | - Fixed | 35,000 | | | **Total Selling and Admin Expenses** | | **179,000** | #### February Data During February, Wardner Apparel produced 64,000 designer cowboy hats and sold 72,000 cowboy hats. Operating data for February are summarized as follows: | Category | Dollar Amount | Subtotals/Totals | |-------------------------------|---------------|------------------| | **Sales** | | **$4,560,000** | | **Manufacturing Costs:** | | | | - Direct Materials | $1,350,000 | | | - Direct Labor | 1,200,000 | | | - Variable Manufacturing Costs| 190,000 | | | - Fixed Manufacturing Costs | 420,000 | | | **Total Manufacturing Costs** | | **3,160,000** | | **Selling and Admin Expenses:** | | | | - Variable | 144,000 | | | - Fixed | 35,000 | | | **Total Selling and Admin Expenses** | | **179,000** | This summary provides insights into the financial operations of Wardner Apparel, showcasing the sales, manufacturing costs, and selling and administrative expenses over two months. Understanding these figures assists
**Problem 1 Instructions**

a. Using absorption costing, prepare income statements for (i) January and (ii) February.

b. Using variable costing, prepare income statements for (i) January and (ii) February.

c. Explain the reason for the differences in the amount of income from operations in (a) and (b) for January.

d. Explain the reason for the differences in the amount of income from operations in (a) and (b) for February.

e. Based on your answers to (a) and (b), did Wardner Apparel operate more profitably in January or in February? Explain.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 1 Instructions** a. Using absorption costing, prepare income statements for (i) January and (ii) February. b. Using variable costing, prepare income statements for (i) January and (ii) February. c. Explain the reason for the differences in the amount of income from operations in (a) and (b) for January. d. Explain the reason for the differences in the amount of income from operations in (a) and (b) for February. e. Based on your answers to (a) and (b), did Wardner Apparel operate more profitably in January or in February? Explain.
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