1. Steven started ZZ Tire Company 10 years ago. The company started as an installer and seller of tires. The company has now expanded to the point where they now manufacture tires in China to supply the retail stores. They have retail sales of over $10 Million a year. Right now, the only accounting that takes place is regular bookkeeping for tax purposes. The company performs no managerial accounting.
Write out a couple of paragraphs where you tell Steven why he should implement managerial accounting, and explain to him what managerial accounting is. Go through basic points explaining why it is important to implement managerial accounting.
2. ZZ Tire Company opened a new location last year. Use the following information to figure out contribution margin and operating income for last year:
Tires sold: 15,000
Retail Price per tire: $75 per tire
Cost per tire: $18 per tire
Installation expense per tire (payroll): $9 per tire
Utilities: $2,000 per month
Rent: $3,500 per month
Clerks and phone receptionist: $2,500 per month