Which division should be closed if Manuel is most concerned with increasing long-run profits?

Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
4th Edition
ISBN:9781305970663
Author:Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Publisher:Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Chapter13: The Balanced Scorecard: Strategic-based Control
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 13E: Bannister Company, an electronics firm, buys circuit boards and manually inserts various electronic...
icon
Related questions
Question

Manuel Inc. produces textiles in many different forms. After recording lower than anticipated profits last year, Manuel has decided to shut down one of its divisions that is not performing well. The accounting manager has compiled the following data on the two divisions being considered for closing and has asked you to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects on profits of closing each division.

 

Which division should be closed if Manuel is most concerned with increasing long-run profits?

 

  Winter Outerwear   High-End Suits
Net revenues $ 1,200,000     $ 5,200,000  
Variable costs   660,000       2,160,000  
Contribution margin   540,000       3,040,000  
Controllable fixed costs   0       2,020,000  
Controllable margin   540,000       1,020,000  
Noncontrollable fixed costs   770,000       1,540,000  
Contribution by division $ (230,000 )   $ (520,000 )
 

 

multiple choice

  • Winter Outerwear
  • High-End Suits
  • Closing either would have the same impact on long-run profits.

 

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Ser…
Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Ser…
Accounting
ISBN:
9781305970663
Author:
Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Busines…
Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Busines…
Accounting
ISBN:
9781337115773
Author:
Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger
Publisher:
Cengage Learning