Calculate the activity-based overhead rates for these three cost pools. Compute the cost that is assigned to each tent using activity-based costing system, given the following information.

Accounting Question

Complete the following questions using Microsoft Excel. No other submission format is allowed. Review the grading rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.

Consider the following information for Hamburg Corporation:

Items Units
Beginning inventory 85,000
Units started during the year 155,000
Ending inventory 61,000

Inventory is 100% complete as to materials and 60% complete as to conversion.

Items Materials Conversion
Beginning costs (SAR) 425,000 686,000
Costs added during the period (SAR) 1,255,000 980,000

Using the WEIGHTED AVERAGE method:

Calculate the number of units completed during the period.

Calculate equivalent units for conversion during the period.

Calculate cost per equivalent units for materials.

Mannheim Corporation manufactures small camping tents and family camping tents. The estimated direct labor time to produce each type of tent is as follows:

Items Small Family
Estimated tents produced 24,500 11,000
Direct labor hours per tent 2.5 4.5

Estimated overhead for the period = 1,300,000 SAR.

Compute the overhead cost assigned to each type of tent assuming direct labor hours are used to allocate overhead costs.

The controller is not satisfied with the traditional method of allocating overhead because he believes that most of the overhead costs relate to the family tent product line because of its complexity. He, therefore, developed the following three activity cost pools and related cost drivers to better understand the costs.

Activity Cost Pools Expected Use of Cost Drivers Estimated Overhead Costs (SAR)
Setting up machines 1,000 setups 25,000
Assembling 90,000 labor hours 980,000
Inspection 1,200 inspections 230,000

Calculate the activity-based overhead rates for these three cost pools.

Compute the cost that is assigned to each tent using activity-based costing system, given the following information.

Expected Use of Cost Drivers per Product
Items Small Family
Number of setups 130 825
Direct labor hours 29,000 55,000
Number of inspections 125 1,125

What do you believe the controller should do and why?

You must show your work for credit.

Calculate the activity-based overhead rates for these three cost pools. Compute the cost that is assigned to each tent using activity-based costing system, given the following information.
Scroll to top