Bailey Corporation is considering the elimination of one of its segments. The fo
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Bailey Corporation is considering the elimination of one of its segments. The following fixed costs pertain to the segment. If the segment is eliminated, the building it uses will be sold.
Annual advertising expense $180.000
Market value of the building 30,000
Annual depreciation on the building 20,000
Annual maintenance cost on equipment 26,000
Annual real estate taxes on the building 8,000
Annual supervisory salaries 72,000
Annual allocation of companywide facility level cost 30,000
Original cost of the building 75,000
Current book value of the building 54,000
Based on this information, determine the amount of avoidable cost associated with the segment.
Explanation / Answer
The amount of avoidable cost associated with the segment are as follows:
Annual advertising expense $180.000
Annual depreciation on the building 20,000
Annual maintenance cost on equipment 26,000
Annual real estate taxes on the building 8,000
Annual supervisory salaries 72,000
Total amount of avoidable cost associated with the segment = $306000
Note: 1. Market value of the building is to be realized by the company as it is going to be sold out.
2. Original & book value of the building is not a fixed cost. So it is not considered.
3. Annual allocation of companywide facility level cost is not considered in determining avoidable cost associated with the segment. Because this is only an allocation of company costs. This cost is not incurred because of this segment.
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