Asked by Austin Deaver on Jul 13, 2024

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Departmental information for the four departments at Samoa Industries is provided below.​ Departmental information for the four departments at Samoa Industries is provided below.​   The Janitorial and Cafeteria departments are support departments. Determine the proportional (percentage) usage of the Janitorial Department by the (a) Cutting and (b) Assembly departments using the direct method. The Janitorial and Cafeteria departments are support departments. Determine the proportional (percentage) usage of the Janitorial Department by the (a) Cutting and (b) Assembly departments using the direct method.

Support Departments

Units within an organization that provide essential services or support to the production or primary departments but do not directly engage in the main activity of the business.

Proportional Usage

The allocation of resources, costs, or efforts in relation to the direct usage or benefit obtained from those resources.

Direct Method

A means of reporting cash flows from operating activities that presents specific cash inflows and outflows directly rather than using the indirect method adjustments.

  • Analyze the process of allocating support department costs using direct, reciprocal, and sequential methods.
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Kulkarni PremaJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
a. 4,000 ÷ (4,000 + 16,000) = 20%
b. 16,000 ÷ (4,000 + 16,000) = 80%