Managerial Accounting Assignment Question Job analysis – decide what job is needed colleague will have to do Attempt both questions Question 1(30 marks) Splinter Sports Equipment manufactures round, triangular and square trampolines, Data on the sales and expenses for the past month are as follows: Income/Expenses Total, RM Round, RM Traingular, RM Square,RM Sales 1,000,000 140,000 500,000 360,000 Less: Variable expenses (410,000) (60,000) (200,000) (150,000) Contribution margin 590,000 80,000 300,000 210,000 Less: Fixed Expenses Advertising 216,000 41,000 110,000 65000 Depreciation 95,000 20,000 40,000 35,000 Line supervisor’s salary 19,000 6,000 7,000 6,000 Gen. factory overhead* 200,000 28,000 100,000 72,000 Total fixed expenses (530,000) (95,000) (257,000) (178,000) Net operating income/(loss) RM60,000 (RM15,000) RM43,000 RM32,000 *A common fixed cost that is allocated on the basis of sales dollars The management is concerned about the continued losses shown by the round trampolins and wants a recommendation as to whether or not the line should be discontinued, The equipment used to produce the trampolines has no resale value, If the round trampoline model is dropped, the two line supervisors assigned to the model would be discharged. Required a) Should the production and sale of the round trampolines be discontinued? You may assume that the company has no other use for the capacity now being used to produce the round trampolines. Show computations to support your answer. (15 marks) b) Recast the above data in a format that would be more usable to management in assessing the long-term profitability of the various models. (15 marks) Question 2(70 marks) Select an existing listed public company that you are familiar with and analyse the audited financial statements for the last two years. You are required to attach the company’s Income Statement and the Statement of Financial Position in the Appendix. The report should include: i. An Introduction, which includes: a. The name, back ground, vision and mission of the company, including the area of operation b. The objective of the assignment ii. An analysis of the financial statements using any three ratios as follows, using appropriate sub-headings: a. Liquidity b. Profitability c. Efficiency d. Capital Structure iii. Findings and conclusions which includes: a. The student’s own finding from the analysis, and b. Suggestions to improve the company’s overall performance. Instructions for the Management Report: Your report (not exceeding 3500 words) should incorporate the following: a) You should provide a concise overview of the nature of the tasks required for both question as the introduction (10%) (b) Main Body (70%) Each question and the sub tasks. (c) Conclusion and Recommendations (10%) (d) Citations and References (10%) Harvard-style reference system with in-text and end text referencing list. Have a minimum of 10 references. Further Instructions • Font Style: Times New Roman & Font Size: 12 • Line Spacing: 1.5 • Page Layout/Orientation: Portrait • All the margins should be set about 25mm on both sides (i.e. left & right) of each page. • Numerical Systems (e.g 1.0, 1.1 and 1.1.1) should be used for each section and sub- section. • Word count must be indicated on the cover page of the assignment. The similarity index should not exceed 20% Word Count • Your word count should not include your reference list or appendices. You should provide your word count also at the end of your report. • Exceeding the word count by more than 10% will result in a penalty of 10% of your marks for your work. • If your work is significantly shorter, then you will probably have failed to provide the level of detail required This assignment requires you to demonstrate the skills learned in this module and display critical thinking ability. Produce clear and specific reasoning and argument to justify your answer. Important Note: This assignment MUST be submitted on or before the due date which is the 19th November 2017 Assessment Grading Criteria Classification Mark (%) Description Distinction 70-100 As for “60-69 marks” band plus the following: Shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual issues. Develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument. Shows a rigorous use and a sophisticated understanding of relevant source materials, balancing appropriately between factual detail and key theoretical issues. Materials are evaluated directly and their assumptions and arguments challenged and/or appraised. Shows original thinking and a willingness to take risks. Commendation 60-69 Shows strong evidence of critical insight and critical thinking. Shows a detailed understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues and directly engages with the relevant literature on the question set. Develops a focussed and clear argument and articulates clearly and convincingly with a sustained train of logical thought. Shows clear evidence of planning and appropriate choice of sources and methodology/concepts/models. Pass 50-59 Shows a reasonable understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues involved. Shows evidence of planning and selection from relevant sources. Demonstrates some knowledge of the relevant literature. Text shows, in places, examples of a clear train of thought or argument. Text is introduced and concludes appropriately. Marginal Fail 40-49 Shows some awareness and understanding of the factual or theoretical issues, but with little development. Misunderstandings are evident. Shows some evidence of planning, although irrelevant/unrelated material or arguments are included Poor Failure <40 Fails to answer the assignment question or to develop an argument that relates to the question set. Does not engage with the relevant literature or demonstrate acknowledge of the key issues. Contains clear conceptual or factual errors or misunderstandings. Academic honesty and Plagiarism Please acknowledge all references and sources that you use in your work. This is not just good manners but also academic honesty. Refer to “How To Avoid Plagiarism.” which is provided for your guidance found in the Introduction session. Importance note: Before you upload your assignment submission, you MUST first submit your assignment for plagiarism screening via: [email protected] by or before week 8 (5th November – 11th November 2017) from the commencement of your module on 18th September 2017. Please specify clearly your Student ID, Full Name and the Module Title. Based on the plagiarism check results, you are required to take the required steps as detailed in the table as provided in the latest circular on plagiarism policy with effect May 2016 and upload the assignment for grading as follows: 1) Students’ assignment who clear the test (15% or less) will upload their assignment by end of week 9 (12th November – 19th November 2017 or earlier) for marking. 2) Students’ assignment who failed the test marginally (16-20%) will be required to make required changes in their assignment and then upload for marking by end of week 10 (20th November – 26th November or earlier) 3) Students with (21-35%) will be required to redo and resubmit their assignment and submit for plagiarism check on week 14 ( 17th December – 24th December or earlier ) before uploading for marking on week 16 (31st December – 6th December or earlier). The marks will not be capped. 4) Students with (36% and more) will be required to redo and resubmit their assignment and submit for plagiarism check on week 14 (17th December – 24th December or earlier ) before uploading for marking on week 16 (31st December – 6th December or earlier). The marks will be capped.
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