Homework: Cost Classifications and Volume Based Costing
This homework continues with your analysis of your company, Universal Drones, Inc., and their different types of costs. Being discussed are various cost classifications and volume based costs. You will finish this homework by discussing different pricing methods that the government can consider.
In order to complete this homework, refer to the scenario in the Introduction of New Drone Company Homework where you discussed VectorCal and your company, as well as the scenarios and readings from previous weeks.
o Refer to scenarios and readings from previous weeks in order to complete this homework.
You may use the Cost Classification and Volume Based Costing Homework template to assist with formatting and completing the paper.
Write a 2 to 3 pages paper in which you:
A. Analysis of Universal Drones, Inc.'s Cost Classifications
• Analyze and provide examples in detail of the following cost classifications for your company.
o Reasonable costs.
o Allowable costs.
o Allocable costs.
B. Analysis of volume based costs
• Analyze and provide detailed examples of how the following costs change depending on volumes produced by Universal Drones, Inc.
o Fixed costs.
o Variable costs.
o Semi-Variable costs.
C. Pricing Analysis by the government
• Assuming that a firm fixed price contract will be awarded, discuss the following pricing methods and indicate which one the government will probably choose. Also indicate how your company will ensure that the prices will be reasonable for the government. Remember to provide a rationale for each of these costs
o Comparison of proposed prices.
o Comparison of market based prices.
o Comparison of prior proposed prices.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.