Brilliant Accents Company manufactures and sells three styles of kitchen faucets: Brass, Chrome, and White. Production takes 25, 25, and 10 machine hours to manufacture 1000-unit batches of brass, chrome and white faucets, respectively. The following additional data apply:
PER UNIT data:
Overhead cost based on direct labor hours
Hours per 1000-unit batch:
Total overhead costs and activity levels for the year are estimated as follows:
Required:
a. Using the traditional system, determine the operating profit per unit for each style of faucet.
b. Determine the activity-cost-driver rate for setup costs and inspection costs.
c. Using the ABC system, for each style of faucet
d. Explain the differences between the profits obtained from the traditional system and the ABC system. Which system provides a better estimate of profitability? Why?

Question

Brilliant Accents Company manufactures and sells three styles of kitchen faucets: Brass, Chrome, and White. Production takes 25, 25, and 10 machine hours to manufacture 1000-unit batches of brass, chrome and white faucets, respectively. The following additional data apply:
  PER UNIT data:
   Overhead cost based on direct labor hours
  Hours per 1000-unit batch:
  Total overhead costs and activity levels for the year are estimated as follows:
  Required:
a. Using the traditional system, determine the operating profit per unit for each style of faucet.
b. Determine the activity-cost-driver rate for setup costs and inspection costs.
c. Using the ABC system, for each style of faucet
  d. Explain the differences between the profits obtained from the traditional system and the ABC system. Which system provides a better estimate of profitability? Why?

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The Answer of Brilliant Accents Company manufactures and sells three styles of kitchen faucets: Brass, Chrome, and White. Production takes 25, 25, and 10 machine hours to manufacture 1000-unit batches of brass, chrome and white faucets, respectively. The following additional data apply:
  PER UNIT data:
   Overhead cost based on direct labor hours
  Hours per 1000-unit batch:
  Total overhead costs and activity levels for the year are estimated as follows:
  Required:
a. Using the traditional system, determine the operating profit per unit for each style of faucet.
b. Determine the activity-cost-driver rate for setup costs and inspection costs.
c. Using the ABC system, for each style of faucet
  d. Explain the differences between the profits obtained from the traditional system and the ABC system. Which system provides a better estimate of profitability? Why?

Brilliant Accents Company Manufactures and Sells Three Styles of Kitchen