The Carla Vista Burkett Company uses a responsibility reporting system to measure the performance of its three investment centers: Planes, Taxis, and Limos. Segment performance is measured using a system of responsibility reports and return on inv calculations. The allocation of resources within the company and the segment managers' bonuses are based in part on the results shown in these reports. Recently, the company was the victim of a computer virus that deleted portions of the company's accounting records. This was discovered when the current period's responsibility reports were being prepared. The actual operating results appeared as f Determine the missing amounts. (Round Return on Investment to 1 decimal place, e.g. 52.7%.) Service revenue Variable costs Contribution margin Controllable fixed costs Controllable margin Average operating assets Return on investment Planes 5,018,000 1,518,000 25.018,000 12% Taxis $459,000 189,000 79,000 10% Limos 329,000 389,000 188,600 1,640,000 %

The Carla Vista Burkett Company uses a responsibility reporting system to measure the performance of its three investment centers: Planes, Taxis, and Limos. Segment performance is measured using a system of responsibility reports and return on inv calculations. The allocation of resources within the company and the segment managers' bonuses are based in part on the results shown in these reports. Recently, the company was the victim of a computer virus that deleted portions of the company's accounting records. This was discovered when the current period's responsibility reports were being prepared. The actual operating results appeared as f Determine the missing amounts. (Round Return on Investment to 1 decimal place, e.g. 52.7%.) Service revenue Variable costs Contribution margin Controllable fixed costs Controllable margin Average operating assets Return on investment Planes 5,018,000 1,518,000 25.018,000 12% Taxis $459,000 189,000 79,000 10% Limos 329,000 389,000 188,600 1,640,000 %

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

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Chapter3: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: Responsibilities Of Management And The External Auditor

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