Collingwood Contractors (CC) designs and builds new model homes for individual customers. C has developed a reputation in the market for relatively upscale, unique designs with high-end finishings. CC has developed several formulas, which it uses to estimate costs and provide pric quotes for prospective buyers. These include costs for materials, labor, and other resources. Although multiple configurations are possible for any house, CC uses three levels (or tiers) to represent increasing levels of luxury in terms of materials used. In addition, the customer can choose among three levels of increasingly sophisticated appliances and other house equipmer Finally, there is cost to bring utilities (electricity, water, and so on) to the house if required. Of course, these estimates are dependent on the region of the country and whether the lot is loca in a city or in a suburb or rural area. If the building site is in a city, a premium is added based on building and equipment costs. The following are the cost estimates for one region in the

Thermal Rising, Incorporated, makes paragliders for sale through specialty sporting goods stores. The company has a standard paraglider model, but also makes custom-designed paragliders. Management has designed an activity-based costing system with the following activity cost pools and activity rates: Activity Cost Pool Supporting direct labor Order processing Custom design processing Customer service Management would like an analysis of the profitability of a particular customer, Big Sky Outfitters, which has ordered the following products over the last 12 months: Number of gliders Number of orders Number of custom designs Direct labor-hours per glider Activity Rate $18 per direct labor-hour $ 192 per order $ 256 per custom design $432 per customer Selling price per glider Direct materials cost per glider The company's direct labor rate is $22 per hour. Customer margin Standard Model 12 2 0 28.50 $ 1,800 $456 Custom Design 3 3 3 32.00 $ 2,480 $ 576 Required: Using the company's…

Lamothe Kitchen and Bath makes products for the home, which it sells through major retailers and remodeling (do-it-yourself, or DIY) outlets. One product that has had varying success is a ceiling fan for the kitchen. The fan comes in three sizes (36-Inch, 44-Inch, and 54-Inch), which are designed for various kitchen sizes and cooling requirements. The chief financial officer (CFO) at Lamothe has been looking at the segmented income statement for the fan and is concerned about the results for the 36-inch model. Revenues Variable costs Fixed costs allocated to products Operating profit (loss) 36 Inch $ 372,200 231,600 147,230 $ (6,630) If the 36-Inch model is dropped, the revenue associated with it would be lost and the related variable costs saved. In addition, the company's total fixed costs would be reduced by 25 percent. Required A Required B Required: a. Prepare a differential cost schedule to support your recommendation. b. Should Lamothe Kitchen and Bath should drop the 36-Inch…

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