Convert variable to absorption

Reference no: EM131026548

(Convert variable to absorption) The April 2010 income statement for Fabio's Fashions has just been received by Diana Caffrey, Vice-President of Marketing. The firm uses a variable costing system for internal reporting purposes.

Fabio's Fashions
Income Statement
For the Month ended April 30, 2010
Sales		$14,400,000
Variable standard cost of goods sold		(7,200,000)
Product contribution margin		$ 7,200,000
Fixed expenses
Manufacturing (budget and actual)	$4,500,000
Selling and administrative	2,400,000	(6,900,000)
Income before tax		$ 300,000

The following notes were attached to the statements:

Unit sales price for April averaged $144.
Unit manufacturing costs for the month were:

Variable cost	$ 72
Fixed cost	30
Total cost	$102

The predetermined OH rate for fixed manufacturing costs was based on normal • monthly production of 150,000 units.
April production was 7,500 units in excess of sales.
April ending inventory consisted of 12,000 units.

a. Caffrey is not familiar with variable costing.

1. Recast the April income statement on an absorption costing basis.

2. Reconcile and explain the difference between the variable costing and the absorption costing income figures.

b. Explain the features of variable costing that should appeal to Caffrey.

Reference no: EM131026548

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