Answer: $19,800
Explanation:
Actual Revenue would be the most appropriate base to use because it is the most influenced by advertising effort and sound managerial practices.
Total actual revenue from all centers is $1,620,000.
Actual revenue for Irvine center is $534,600.
Advertising expenses to Irvine would be:
= Advertising cost * Actual revenue for Irvine / Total actual revenue for all centers
= 60,000 * 534,600 / 1,620,000
= $19,800
Aster Inc. has developed a new digital three-tier food steamer. Though the product comes with a self-explanatory manual, the controls and the operation of the appliance have to be explained to the customer on a one-to-one basis, in great detail. Which of the following elements of the promotional mix is Aster most likely to rely on to sell its products?
a. Advertising
b. Sales promotion
c. Public relations
d. Personal selling
Answer:
d. Personal selling
Explanation:
Personal selling would be the one of the component of the promotional mix where the person interact with the customers from face to face and explains the product with respect to its features, price, benefits, etc also at the same time customer could solve their doubts related to the product
So as per the given situation, the option d is correct
Danks Corporation purchased a patent for $405,000 on September 1, 2019. It had a useful life of 10 years. On January 1, 2021, Danks spent $99,000 to successfully defend the patent in a lawsuit. Danks feels that as of that date, the remaining useful life is 5 years. What amount should be reported for patent amortization expense for 2021?
Answer:
Amortization Expense for year 2021 $90,000
Explanation:
The computation of the amount that should be reported for patent amortization for the year 2021 is shown below:
But before that following calculations need to be done
The value of the patent as of 31st Dec, 2020
Purchase Value as of Sep 1,2019 $405000
Less:- Amortization Expense for the year 2019 $13,500
($405000 ÷ 10 × 4 ÷ 12)
Less:- amortization expense for the year 2020 $40500 ($405,000 ÷ 10)
Value of patent as on 1st Jan, 2021 $351,000
Add:- fees to defend $99000
New Book Value for the year 2021 $450,000
Now Remaining Useful Life 5 years
So,
Amortization Expense for year 2021 $90,000 ($450,000 ÷ 5)
gooQS 8-1 Cost of plant assets LO C1 Kegler Bowling buys scorekeeping equipment with an invoice cost of $160,000. The electrical work required for the installation costs $16,800. Additional costs are $3,360 for delivery and $11,530 for sales tax. During the installation, the equipment was damaged and the cost of repair was $1,550. What is the total recorded cost of the scorekeeping equipment
Answer:
$180,160
Explanation:
Calculation of Cost of scorekeeping equipment
Purchase Price $160,000
Installation Cost $16,800
Delivery Cost $3,360
Total Cost $180,160
Note Sales Tax and Costs incurred subsequently after asset is put to use is excluded from Cost of Asset.
Therefore,
the total recorded cost of the scorekeeping equipment is $180,160.