The owners want to understand these numbers and how they can use the information to run the business. 1. Identify and describe two limitations of using absorption costing.   2. Explain why there is a difference in net income between variable costing and absorption costing. Show your calculations.

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Brown Printing, a small family-owned business, began operations on March 1, manufacturing premium quality books. The owners have expertise in printing but no accounting knowledge or experience. The company’s independent accountant compiled the following data for the month of March. They have also requested an income statement.

Sales price

$90 per book

Number of units produced

15,000 books

Number of units sold

10,000 books

Direct materials cost

$15 per book

Direct labor cost

$6 per book

Variable manufacturing overhead

$4 per book

Fixed manufacturing overhead

$240,000 per month

Selling cost

$3 per book

Administrative expenses

$160,000 per month

 

The owners want to understand these numbers and how they can use the information to run the business.

1. Identify and describe two limitations of using absorption costing.

 

2. Explain why there is a difference in net income between variable costing and absorption costing. Show your calculations.

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