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PM – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q7b – Divisional Performance Measurement

Evaluating division performance using ROI and residual income methods with adjusted cost of capital.

Question

Ngerige and Sons Limited has four operating divisions spread across four cities in Nigeria: Lagos, Kano, Gombe, and Enugu. These divisions are treated as investment centres for performance reporting purposes. The following information is available:

Particulars	Lagos	Kano	Gombe	Enugu
Divisional Investment (N)	10,000,000	4,000,000	3,000,000	7,000,000
Divisional Sales (N)	53,000,000	23,000,000	24,600,000	29,400,000
Divisional Variable Costs (N)	50,000,000	22,000,000	23,400,000	27,400,000
Specific Fixed Costs (N)	1,500,000	750,000	600,000	800,000

The company’s annual general fixed cost is N1,300,000, apportioned to divisions based on sales. The cost of capital for Ngerige and Sons Limited is 7.5%. Ignore taxation.

Required:

i. Evaluate the performance of the divisions using the following methods:

ROI method. (3 Marks)
Residual Income Method. (3 Marks)

ii. Re-evaluate the residual income situation for the company given an adjusted cost of capital of 10%. (3 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Divisional Performance Measurement

PM – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q7a – Divisional Performance Measurement

Definitions of Responsibility Accounting, Investment Centre, Return on Investment (ROI), and Residual Income.

Question

Define the following concepts:

i. Responsibility accounting
ii. An investment centre
iii. Return on Investment (ROI)
iv. Residual income

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Divisional Performance Measurement

PM – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q6 – Divisional Performance Measurement

Comparative analysis of Owerri and Isiekenesi event centers based on financial performance metrics

Question

Omegboje and company is a medium-scale outfit that specializes in the rental business in Owerri and Isiekenesi towns. The company operates a large event center in each city, supplying chairs, tables, and canopies for both outdoor and some indoor events.

Each event center manager has some independence in operations and earns a performance bonus of 10% of sales if they achieve more than the standard return on capital employed (ROCE) of 50%.

The following financial data is available for the two centers for the years ending December 31, 2020, and 2019:

Additional Information:

Revenue is derived from rentals and ancillary services.
Both centers have a cost of capital of 15%.
Ignore taxation and inflation.

Required:

a. Discuss the relative performance of the two centers based on: i. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) ii. Residual Income iii. Profit Margin iv. Current Ratio v. Quick Ratio vi. Gearing Ratio vii. Interest Cover
(7 Marks)

b. Compute the performance bonus for the centers (if any), showing your workings.
(4 Marks)

c. Briefly outline the role of a Management Accountant in project management.
(4 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Divisional Performance Measurement

PM – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q1 – Decision-Making Techniques

Optimization of Oshimiri Nigeria Limited's production plan to maximize profits under resource constraints using linear programming.

Question

Oshimiri Nigeria Limited, a company based in Aba, produces two grades of industrial vanish. The selling price and associated unit variable costs for vanish Grade A and Grade B are shown below:

Particulars	Grade A	Grade B
Selling Price	N2,100	N1,500
Material X (N240/kg)	N480	N240
Skilled Labour (N144/hr)	N720	N288
Unskilled Labour (N60/hr)	N120	N180
Variable Overhead (N84/machine hr)	N168	N336

The fixed overhead costs are N2,600,000 per month. The company plans to maximize profits.

The availability of resources for the following month is as follows:

Material X: 25,000 Kg
Skilled Labour: 48,000 hours
Unskilled Labour: 39,000 hours
Machine hours: 50,000 hours

Required:

a. Identify the objective function and the constraints of the model to be used in determining the optimum production plan for the following month. (5 Marks)

b. Determine the optimum production plan for the month and the associated profit. (5 Marks)

c. Explain the concept and significance of dual prices and slack variables in the context of the model used by the company in this scenario. (4 Marks)

d. Calculate the dual prices for constraints identified in this scenario. (10 Marks)

e. Suggest ways in which the management can overcome the capacity constraints identified above during the month and the cost implications. (6 Marks)

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Topic: Decision-making techniques

PM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q7 – Environmental and Social Performance Management

Discuss the concept of globalisation, its impact on management information systems, and arguments against its influence on management performance

Question

The use of internet has made the entire universe a global village. Managers can comfortably sit in their offices connected to the internet and the world wide web to obtain all necessary information for their business needs.

Required: a. Discuss the concept of globalisation and how management information systems have enhanced effective management performance. (10 Marks)
b. What arguments will you advance against globalisation as it relates to management performance? (5 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Environmental and Social Performance Management
Series: MAY 2015

PM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q6 – Costing Systems and Techniques-

Determine the most profitable product mix for Markus Limited, and prepare a profitability statement for the optimal product mix.

Question

Markus Limited manufactures three products and operates a marginal costing system.

The following information has been extracted from the company’s records:

Products	X	Y	Z
Units budgeted to be produced and sold	3,600	6,000	3,400
Selling Price (₦)	120	110	100
Requirement per Unit:
Direct Material (kg)	5	3	4
Direct Labour (Hours)	4	3	2
Direct Labour Hour rate (₦)	4	4	4
Direct Material Cost per Kg (₦)	8	8	8
Variable Overheads (₦)	14	26	16
Fixed Overheads (₦)	20	20	20
Maximum possible sales (units)	8,000	10,000	3,000

All the three products are produced from the same direct material using the same types of machine and labour. Direct labour, which is the key factor, is limited to 37,200 hours.

Required: a. Determine the most profitable product mix. (6 Marks)
b. Prepare a statement of profitability for the product mix. (9 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Costing Systems and Techniques
Series: MAY 2015

PM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q5 – Balanced Scorecard

Evaluate the use of the Balanced Scorecard and analyze investment decisions for Carossi Limited using ROI and RI.

Question

CAROSSI Limited makes quality wooden products such as tables, chairs, benches, and doors. Historically, the company has used mainly financial performance measures to assess the performance of the company as a whole. The company’s Chief Executive Officer has just been informed of the ‘Balanced Scorecard Approach’ and is eager to learn more.

CAROSSI Limited has two Divisions X and Y, each with its own cost and revenue streams. Each Division is managed by a divisional manager who has the power to make all investment decisions within the Division. The cost of capital for both Divisions is 15 percent. Historically, investment decisions have been made by calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of any opportunities, and presently, the return on investment of each Division is 18 percent.

A recently appointed manager for Division X strongly feels that using Residual Income (RI) to make investment decisions would result in better ‘goal congruence’ throughout the organisation.

Investment Details for Each Division:

	Division X	Division Y
Capital required for investment (₦m)	88.2	46.0
Revenue generated from investment (₦m)	46.4	28.1
Net profit margin (%)	30	35

The company is seeking to maximise shareholders’ wealth.

Required: a. Describe the Balanced Scorecard Approach to performance measurement. (8 Marks)
b. Determine both the return on investment and residual income of the new investment for each of the two divisions. Comment on these results and take into consideration the manager’s views about residual income. (7 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Balanced Scorecard
Series: MAY 2015

PM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4 – Costing Systems and Techniques

Analyze the pricing policy and budget position for Badegy Limited, considering competitor price changes and cost inflation.

Question

BADEGY Limited is a medium-sized company. The company is in the process of deciding its pricing policy for the next period.

The following information is available from its records:

Previous Period:

Revenue: ₦13,000,000
Units Sold: 100,000 at ₦130
Costs: ₦10,000,000
Profit: ₦3,000,000

Current Period:

Revenue: ₦13,780,000
Units Sold: 106,000 at ₦130
Costs: ₦10,774,000
Profit: ₦3,006,000

It was discovered that between the previous and current periods, there was a 4% general cost inflation, and it is forecast that costs will rise further by 6% in the next period. As a matter of policy, the company did not increase the selling price in the current period, although competitors raised their prices by 4% to allow for the increased costs.

A survey by a team of management consultants found that the demand for the product is elastic with an estimated price elasticity of demand of 1.5. This means that volume falls by 1.5 times the rate of real price increase. Various options are to be considered by the Board.

Required: a. Show the budgeted position of the company if it maintains the ₦130 selling price for the next period when it is expected that competitors will increase their prices by 6%. (15 Marks)
b. What would the budgeted position be if the company also raises its price by 6%? (5 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Costing Systems and Techniques
Series: MAY 2015

FM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q3 – Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis

Evaluate Pakex's investment proposal using Residual Income and ROCE, including alternative proposal analysis for decision-making.

Question

Pakex is a division of an automobile group that has five years remaining on a leased premises in which it sells self-assembled motorcycles. The management is proposing an investment of ₦48 million on immediate improvements to the interior of the premises in order to stimulate sales by creating a more effective selling environment. The following information is available:

(i) The expected increase in revenue following the improvements is ₦40 million per annum. The average contribution to sales ratio is expected to be 40%.

(ii) The cost of capital is 16% and the division has a target Return on Capital Employed of 20% based on the net book value of the investment at the beginning of the year.

(iii) At the end of the five-year period, the premises improvements will have a NIL residual value.

(iv) The management staff turnover at Pakex division is high. The division’s investment decisions and management performance measurement are currently based on the figures for the first year of the proposal.

In addition to the above information, there is an alternative proposal that suggests a forecast of the increase in revenue per annum from the premises improvements as follows:

Year	1	2	3	4	5
Increase in Revenue	56	40	40	24	16

All other factors are expected to remain the same.

Required: a. Prepare a summary of the statement of the management’s investment proposal for years 1 to 5 showing Residual Income and Return on Capital Employed for each year using the straight-line depreciation method. (10 Marks)
b. Comment on the use of the figures from the Statement in (a) above as a decision-making and management performance measure. (4 Marks)
c. Calculate the Residual Income and Return on Capital Employed for year 1 using the alternative proposal. (6 Marks)

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Topic: Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis
Series: MAY 2015

FM – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q2 – Introduction to Performance Management

Prepare profitability and cash flow statements, and compute liquidity and gearing ratios for Ozoigbondu Nigeria Limited.

Question

Ozoigbondu Nigeria Limited is a company that is into buying and selling of plastic containers. The company is financed by a capital of ₦15 million inclusive of reserves in a mix of 30% and 70% of debt and equity respectively.

The Company has been in trading business for the past six years and has consistently adhered to its corporate policy on sales, purchases, and inventory management.

The company’s policy on sales is to ensure that sales are collected as follows: (i) Cash sales is 40% of the monthly sales. (ii) The balance of the month’s sales is to be collected in the month following sales.

The policy on purchases is in agreement with the supplier’s policy which is to pay for all supplies in the month following. The company’s stock policy is to reserve 30% of the month’s purchases as closing inventory.

The following information is available for the five years 2010 to 2014:

	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Monthly Sales	3,400,000	3,600,000	4,200,000	4,800,000	7,200,000
Monthly Purchases	2,000,000	2,400,000	2,800,000	3,200,000	4,800,000
Monthly Salaries	350,000	350,000	430,000	430,000	480,000
Monthly Rent	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Monthly Cash Expenses	200,000	220,000	240,000	280,000	360,000

Additional Information: (i) The company purchased a motor vehicle in July 2013 which was paid for in September 2013. The cost of the motor vehicle was ₦5,000,000.
(ii) Annual depreciation for the motor vehicle is 20%.
(iii) The Cash Balance as at 31st December 2011 was ₦4,000,000.
(iv) The company’s salaries, rent, and expenses were paid in the month they were due.

Required: a. Prepare a Profitability Statement for 2012, 2013, and 2014. (10 Marks)
b. Prepare a Cash Flow Statement for 2012, 2013, and 2014. (7 Marks)
c. Determine and comment on the liquidity ratio (current ratio) for 2014. (2 Marks)
d. Compute the gearing ratio. (1 Mark)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Introduction to Performance Management
Series: MAY 2015

PM – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q4 – Costing Systems and Techniques

Evaluate profitability for kettles and cooking pots under material and labour constraints for Paly Limited.

Question

Paly Limited, a cottage manufacturer of aluminium products, specialises in producing kettles and cooking pots with annual sales value of N960,000 and N1,440,000 respectively.

Given below are the cost data of each of the products:

The company allows for annual 50 weeks of operation at 40 hours per week with the following employees currently engaged in each department:

Department	Number of Employees
1	30
2	16
3	18

Required:

(a) Which product would give the maximum profit, and what are the associated problems that could arise? (10 Marks)

(b) Determine which product should be made and the annual profit if the product uses the same direct materials but with a maximum supply limit of N3,000,000 per annum. (5 Marks)

(c) Which product should be made, and what is the annual profit, assuming there is a shortage of skilled employees for Department 2? (5 Marks)

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Topic: Costing Systems and Techniques

PM – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q3 – Divisional Performance Measurement

Compare financial performance of Purity Nigeria Ltd. and Benchmark Co. Ltd using key financial ratios and offer strategic improvement recommendations.

Question

Purity Nigeria Limited is a company that produces table water. The company’s board
plans to restructure its operations with the aim of boosting its market share and
profitability.

The financial results of Purity Nigeria Limited and Bench Mark Co. Limited, which is
the leader in the industry, are as follows:

Operating Statements for the year ended 31 December, 2013

Summarised Statements of Financial Position as at 31 December, 2013.

Required:

a. Compute the following performance indices for both companies:
i Profit margin
ii. Asset turnover
iii. Returns On Capital Employed (ROCE)
iv. Current ratio
v. Debt-equity ratio (5 Marks)

b. Compare and analyse the performance of the two companies computed in (a)
above and explain what the board of Purity Nigeria Limited needs to do to
achieve their objectives. (10 Marks)

c. What other non-financial measures can influence the decision of the board of
Purity Nigeria Limited? (5 Marks)

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Topic: Divisional Performance Measurement

PM – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q2 – Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

Calculate various cost and sales variances, including an operating statement for Ibek Limited.

Question

Ibek Limited manufactures a standard product and operates a system of variance accounting using a fixed budget.

As a newly appointed Management Accountant, you are responsible for preparing the monthly operating statements.

Extracts from the budget for the standard product cost and actual data for the month ended 31 December 2013 are given below:

Budgeted and Standard Cost Data:

Budgeted sales and production for the month: 20,000 units
Standard cost for each unit of product:

Item	Details
Direct materials:	A: 10 kg at N2 per kg
	B: 5 kg at N10 per kg
Direct wages	5 hours at N6 per hour
Fixed overhead	Absorbed at 200% of direct wages

Budgeted sales price has been calculated to give a margin of 20% of sales price.

Actual Data for the Month Ended 31 December 2013:

Production: 19,000 units sold at a price of 15% higher than that budgeted
Direct materials consumed:

Item	Quantity	Cost per kg
Material A	192,000 kg	N2.40
Material B	96,000 kg	N9.40

Direct wages incurred: 92,000 hours at N6.40 per hour
Fixed production overhead incurred: N580,000

Required:

(a) Prepare the operating statement for the month ended 31 December 2013. (3 Marks)

(b) Calculate the following variances: i. Direct material cost variance (5 Marks)
ii. Direct labour variances (5 Marks)
iii. Overhead variances (3 Marks)
iv. Sales variances (4 Marks)

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Topic: Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

PM – Nov 2014 – L2 – Q1 – Divisional Performance Measurement

Analyze transfer pricing impact on divisional performance and group profitability with tax implications for cross-border divisions.

Question

Naijax Group Limited has been in operation since 1980, playing a leading role in the automobile industry.

Division “X,” which is part of the group, manufactures only “265 by 16’’ Rim tyre, which it sells to external customers and also to Division “Y,” another member of the group. Naijax Group’s policy is that:

Divisions have the freedom to set transfer prices and choose their suppliers.
It uses Residual Income (RI) for performance appraisals.
The group’s cost of capital is 12% per annum.

The two divisions’ operating data are as follows:

Division X
Budgeted information for the coming year:
Maximum capacity	150,000 tyres
External sales	110,000 tyres
External selling price	N35,000 per tyre
Variable cost	N22,000 per tyre
Fixed costs	N1,080,000,000
Capital employed	N3,200,000,000
Target residual income	N180,000,000

Division Y has found two other companies willing to supply tyres:

Adex Limited could supply at N28,000 per tyre, but only for annual orders in excess of 50,000 tyres.
Banaxa Limited could supply at N33,000 per tyre for any quantity ordered.

Required:

(a) If Division Y provisionally requests a quotation for 60,000 tyres from Division X for the coming year:

i. Determine the transfer price per tyre that Division X should quote in order to meet its residual income target. (9 Marks)

ii. Calculate the TWO prices that Division X would have to quote to Division Y if it becomes the group’s policy to quote transfer prices based on opportunity costs. (2 Marks)

(b) Evaluate the impact of the group’s current and proposed policies on the profits of Divisions X and Y and on group profit. (4 Marks)

c. Assume that Divisions X and Y are based in different countries and consequently pay taxes at different rates: Division X at 55% and Division Y at 25%. If Division X has now quoted a transfer price of N30,000 per tyre for 60,000 tyres, you are required to determine whether it is better for the group if Division Y purchases
60,000 tyres from Division X or from Adex Limited. (15 Marks)

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Topic: Divisional Performance Measurement, Transfer Pricing

PM – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q7 – Transfer Pricing

Discuss transfer pricing and recommend pricing structure for internal divisions of Adebel Nigeria Limited.

Question

Adebel Nigeria Limited manufactures motorcycles, operating through two divisions: the assembling division (Division A) and the engine division (Division E). Division E supplies engines to both Division A and external customers. The company’s policy requires that Division E prioritize internal sales to Division A over external sales, while Division A is mandated to purchase exclusively from Division E. However, this policy, along with the transfer price set by Division E, is under review.
Division Details:
- Division A anticipates a need for 45,000 engines in the coming year, with an external supplier price of N80,000 per engine.
- Division E can produce up to 70,000 engines per year, with the following budgeted details:
  - Budgeted sales volume: 70,000 units
  - External selling price: N85,000 per engine
  - Variable cost per unit for external sales: N77,000
  - Variable cost per unit for internal sales to Division A: N3,000 less due to distribution and packaging savings.
  - Maximum external demand: 35,000 units per year.

Requirements:

a. Recommend the transfer price(s) for internal sales, considering the conditions. (5 marks)

b. Using calculations, advise the number of engines Division E should supply to Division A to maximize group profits, assuming a flexible policy. (5 marks)

c. Discuss two performance measures suitable for evaluating divisional performance of autonomous divisions operating as investment centers. (5 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Transfer Pricing
Series: MAY 2017

PM – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q6 – Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

Advise on optimal replacement timing for AL Limited's machine based on cost-benefit analysis.

Question

AL Limited, a manufacturing company based in Aba, produces a popular mortar coloring agent called Hadtone. Hadtone is packaged in five-litre cartons, sold at ₦300 each. Estimated maximum annual demand is 300,000 cartons, justifying one processing machine, replaced every three years though it has a four-year productive life.

Machine Details: Initial productive capacity aligns with maximum demand, decreasing by 15,000 units per annum. Maintenance costs in year one are ₦300,000, rising by ₦50,000 each subsequent year. Variable costs per carton (excluding maintenance) are ₦200.
Machine Depreciation: Straight-line method. Sale proceeds after one year are ₦8,000,000, reducing by ₦3,000,000 each following year.
Machine Cost Increase: Recent machine cost rise to ₦12,000,000 prompts reconsideration of replacement policy to optimize cash flow. Assume all costs/revenues except initial payment occur year-end; initial cost paid at purchase.

Requirements:

a. Calculate replacement frequency based on maximum capacity usage, including supporting calculations. Assume a 10% cost of capital. (12 Marks)

b. Itemize key assumptions made in the calculations. (3 Marks)

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Topic: Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
Series: MAY 2017

PM – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q4 – Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

Calculate budgeted profit and perform variance analysis for Dabens Nigeria's job costing system.

Question

Dabens Nigeria Limited’s job costing system includes two direct cost categories: direct materials and direct manufacturing labor. Manufacturing overhead (both variable and fixed) is allocated to products based on standard direct manufacturing labor hours (SDMLH). At the beginning of 2016, Dabens adopted the following standards for manufacturing costs and sales:

S/N	Cost Details	Input	Cost per Output Unit (N)
1	Direct Materials	3 kg at N500	1,500
2	Direct Manufacturing Labor	5 hours at N200	1,000
3	Manufacturing Overhead: Variable	N120 per SDMLH	600
	Manufacturing Overhead: Fixed	N160 per SDMLH	800
4	Unit Manufacturing Cost		3,900
5	Standard Profit Margin		1,300
6	Standard Selling Price		5,200

The denominator level for total manufacturing overhead per month in 2016 is 40,000 direct manufacturing labor hours. Dabens’ flexible budget for January 2016 was based on this denominator level. January records show the following data:

Direct materials purchased: 25,000 kg at N520 per kg
Direct materials used: 23,100 kg
Direct manufacturing labor: 40,100 hours at N190 per hour
Total actual manufacturing overhead (fixed and variable): N12,000,000
Actual production/sales: 7,800 output units
Actual selling price: N5,350

The proportion of actual variable and fixed overhead costs is consistent with the standard.

Required:

a. Calculate the budgeted profit of the company for January 2016.
(2 Marks)

b. Calculate the following variances for January 2016:

i. Direct material variances
ii. Direct manufacturing labor variances
iii. Variable manufacturing overhead variances
iv. Fixed manufacturing overhead variances
v. Sales variances
(10 Marks)

c. Prepare a statement reconciling the actual profit with the budgeted profit.
(8 Marks)

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Topic: Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
Series: MAY 2017

PM – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q3 – Cost Management Strategies

Calculate relevant cost for engine production for Tadex and factors influencing component opportunity cost.

Question

Tadex Nigeria Limited is an engineering company specializing in building engines for grinding machines. One of the components for building these engines is sourced from Toka Nigeria Limited, a company in the same group as Tadex Nigeria Limited. Each component is transferred to Tadex, taking into account Toka’s opportunity cost of the component. The variable cost for Toka is N280 per component.
A prospective customer has approached Tadex to submit a quotation for a contract to build a new engine. This is a new customer for Tadex, but the directors of Tadex are keen on winning this contract, as they believe it may lead to more contracts in the future. As a result, they intend to price the contract using relevant costs.

The following cost data is provided for the contract:

(i) Production Director’s Salary: Annual salary equivalent to N15,000 per 8-hour day.

(ii) Materials for the Contract:
- Material A: 110 square meters needed, with 200 square meters in stock, bought at N120 per square meter. Resale value: N105 per square meter; Replacement cost: N125 per square meter.
- Material B: 30 liters needed, must purchase a minimum of 40 liters at N90 per liter, with no future use after the contract.
- Components from Toka: 60 units at N500 per unit.
(iii) Direct Labor Hours: 240 hours required; 75 hours available as spare capacity. Additional hours are sourced at overtime cost of N140/hour or temporary staff at N120/hour (10 hours supervision by an existing supervisor at N180/hour).

(iv) Machine Hours: 25 hours needed, with the machine leased weekly at N6,000 and sufficient spare capacity. Running cost: N70 per hour.

(v) Fixed Overhead Absorption Rate: N200 per direct labor hour.

Requirements:

a. Calculate the relevant cost of building the new engine and explain why you have included or excluded any costs in your calculations.
(15 marks)

b. Discuss the factors that would be considered by Toka to determine the opportunity cost of the component.
(5 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Cost Management Strategies
Series: MAY 2017

PM – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q2 – Costing Systems and Techniques

Calculate profit per motorcycle type using existing and ABC methods and evaluate costing methods for overhead absorption.

Question

Sadet Nigeria Limited assembles three types of motorcycles at the same factory: the 50cc Prelude, the 100cc Roadmaster, and the 150cc Roadstar. Sadet has invested in manufacturing technology to reduce labor costs in response to market demands.

Historically, Sadet used direct labor hours to allocate overhead costs. Now, they are considering activity-based costing (ABC).

Motorcycle Data:

Requirements:

a. Calculate the total profit for each of Sadet’s three motorcycle types, using:

i. The existing overhead allocation method based on labor hours.
ii. Activity-Based Costing (ABC).
(14 Marks)

b. Write a report for Sadet’s directors as a Management Accountant, evaluating the labor hours versus activity-based costing methods in Sadet’s circumstances.
(6 Marks)

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Topic: Costing Systems and Techniques
Series: MAY 2017

PM – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q1 – Working Capital Management

Calculate KPIs for Kardex’s products, perform a PEST analysis, and comment on KPI effectiveness in external conditions.

Question

Kardex Industries Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of a large manufacturing company based in China (Kardex International). The company manufactures washing machines, table gas cookers, and refrigerators which are being sold by the subsidiary in Nigeria. Demand for the company’s product is growing, especially among the growing middle-class population, until recently when the company started experiencing some hiccups due to the economic recession and stiff competition.
- The company currently sells two types of washing machines in Nigeria:
  - Wash Up: A basic product comparable to local competitors.
  - Perfect Wash: A premium product similar to Kardex’s offerings in developed countries.
- The competitive environment in Nigeria is evolving quickly. Apart from Kardex, two other companies offer similar machines in the market. One competitor produces machines similar to “Wash Up” locally with tax incentives, while the other is planning to set up a plant for specialized washing machines akin to Kardex’s “Perfect Wash.”
- Kardex International’s mission is to be the “industry leader.” The Kardex Board has identified critical success factors (CSFs) for the Nigerian subsidiary:
  - Market leadership.
  - Profit maximization and shareholder wealth within acceptable risk.
  - Brand image maintenance as a top-of-the-range product.
- The Board suggests using the following KPIs for each product:
  - Total profit, average sales price per unit, contribution per unit, market share, margin of safety, return on capital employed (ROCE), and total quality costs.

Appendix 1
Financial Year Data for Nigerian Subsidiary:

Requirements:

a. Calculate the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Kardex, including:

Total Profit
Average Sales Price per Unit
Contribution per Unit
Market Share
Margin of Safety
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Quality Costs (20 Marks)

b. Use a PEST Analysis to identify external environmental issues affecting Kardex and discuss the effectiveness of the KPIs in addressing these issues.

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Working Capital Management
Series: MAY 2017

Subject: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

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