1. Immediate location of materials
2. Speedy receipt and issue of materials.
3. Full identification of all materials at all times.
4. Keeping concept and up to date records of receipts, issues and stock balances of materials.
5. Protection of materials against pilferage and deterioration.
6. Protection of materials against fire and theft.
7. Economical use of storage space.
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The production manager of Kemu ltd Company, is concerned abut the apparent fluctuation in efficiency and wants to determine how labour costs (in Sh.) are related to volume. The following data presents results of the 12 most recent weeks.
Required:
Estimate the cost function using:
a) The high low method
b) Regression analysis
Assume that the Company intends to produce 45 units, 34 units next period
Estimate the labour cost to be incurred.
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Develop a total cost function based on the above data using the high-low method.
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The following information for the year ended December 31, 2005 is obtained from the books and records of a factory.
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The following information for the year ended December 31, 2005 is obtained from the books and records of a factory.
Factory overhead is 80% of wages and administration overhead 25% of factory cost. The value of the jobs during 2005 was Kshs. 410,000
Prepare:
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(ii) Consolidated work – in – progress account.
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You are required to:
Wage rate: A = Shs. 4 per hour, B = Shs. 6 per hour, C = Shs. 4 per hour.
(a) Draw up a job cost sheet
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The following information is available for job No. 202, which is being produced at the request of a customer.
Required:
(i) (a) Calculate the total cost and selling price of job No.202
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The following figures are extracted from the Trial Balance of AB. Co. on 31st Sep, 2005.
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The following figures are extracted from the Trial Balance of AB. Co. on 31st Sep, 2005.
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Prepare
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ii) A statement of profit.
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