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Disadvantages of using high- low method
1. This method ignores all cost observations other than the observations for the lowest and
highest activity levels
2. Cost observations at the extreme ranges of activity levels are not always typical of normal
operating conditions
3. The method can give inaccurate cost estimates and may reflect abnormal rather than
normal cost relationships.
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Briefly explain the following cost estimation methods:
(i). High-low method.
(ii). Simple regression method.
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Date posted: February 15, 2019. Answers (1)
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- The Luxury Hotels Ltd is used for conference bookings and private bookings. The conference
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The Luxury Hotels Ltd is used for conference bookings and private bookings. The conference bookings include bookings for rooms each week while the remaining rooms are used for private guest bookings.
Additional information:
1. Variable cost of accommodating each guest is Sh. 1,750
2. Variable cost per week per room available is Sh. 5,600
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4. The hotel charges Sh. 3,000 per person per night for accommodation for private guest bookings.
5. The hotel has been experiencing a high rate of staff turnover over the last 12 months.
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- Distinguish between the following terminologies as used in cost accounting:
i) Relevant range and relevant costs.
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Required:
In relation to the above statement, describe three ways in which costs...(Solved)
Understanding of cost behavior patterns is important in making financial planning and cost
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Required:
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- Afya Bora Health Centre has a capacity of 20 beds. The following information relates to the
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centre's operations for the year ended 30 June 2014:
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- Cost accounting is often described as the provision of information required by management for
specific purposes'
Required:
State six of these specific purposes.(Solved)
Cost accounting is often described as the provision of information required by management for
specific purposes'
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- Daniel Mutiso, the Cost Accountant of Abra Ltd. feels that he is getting overworked and has
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Daniel Mutiso, the Cost Accountant of Abra Ltd. feels that he is getting overworked and has
recommended that a management accountant be employed to take up other responsibilities in the
organization.
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decision to hire a management accountant is against their cost reduction policy.
Required:
In the light of the above statement, explain to the management three differences between management
accounting and cost accounting to help them make a fair decision.
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