Compute a cost-volume-profit analysis. What are the implications of this analysis?

Southern New Hampshire University ACC 207 Final Project Guidelines and RubricOverviewThe final project for this course is the creation of a quantitative analysis with a memo to management.Classifying a company’s costs allows for an in-depth analysis of the impact that changes in output have on revenues, costs, and net income or net loss. A cost­volume-profit (CVP) analysis will be completed in order to determine the breakeven point. Relevant costs will be used to prepare a flexible budget. Additionally, an appropriate costing system should be selected and the choice should be substantiated with reasonable rationale. Finally, a memo should be prepared for management that summarizes the results of the quantitative analysis and makes recommendations for an optimal costing system to be ethically used by key decision makers.The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Five. The quantitative analysis with a memo to management will be submitted in Module Seven.In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:· Utilize cost behavior and cost analysis to assist decision makers in planning and adding value to the business· Prepare a flexible budget for supporting informed managerial decision making· Interpret variances for determining the optimal costing system to fit an organization’s internal accounting needs· Interpret the role of ethics in cost accounting for determining its impact on decision makingPromptIn this assignment, multiple analyses will be conducted in order to obtain a company’s financial information specific to company costs.MDE manufactures outdoor garden items such as lawn ornaments and bird feeders. MDE uses a standard costing system to set standards for direct materials, labor, and overhead costs. MDE reviews and revises standards as necessary. Recently, budget variances for bird feeders have caused some concern. You, the company’s cost accountant, have been asked to examine the numbers for the product, explain the variances, and suggest ways to improve performance.Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:You will begin by using the MDE Manufacturing Budget (Table I) to analyze costs, contribution margin, and breakeven point for the bird feeder division. You will then analyze the actual costs and complete a cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis to determine how many bird feeders must be sold at the current cost and sales price level to earn a $10,000 profit and how much the sales price would have to increase to earn a $10,000 profit at the same cost and sales volume level. Use Tabs 1 and 2 of the Student Workbook.. ‘I. Costsa) Classify all product and period costs appropriately.b) Compute a cost-volume-profit analysis. What are the implications of this analysis?c) Compute contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio.d) Determine the breakeven quantity and the breakeven revenue accurately.e) Determine if the company is breaking even. What are cost-volume-profit analysis implications on short-term planning?Your next step is to use the MDE Manufacturing Budget (Tables I, II, III, IV) to compare the budget and actual costs. Determine where variances occurred and explain why. Use Tabs 3 and 4 of the Student Workbook to present your budgets/variances and Tabs 5 and 6 for all budget/variance calculations.II. Prepare and Performa) What are your fixed costs? Segregate them in the budget model.b) Determine how variable costs change as activity measures change. How can this information be applied?c) Create the budget model, ensuring fixed costs are hard coded into the model (variable costs are stated as a percentage of the relevant activity measures or as a cost per unit of activity measure).d) Add actual activity measures to the model. Make sure all information is added accurately.e) Add the flexible budget calculations to the budget model. Make sure all information is accurate.f) Compare the flexible budget to the actual expenses. What does this inform? Be sure to discuss the following variances:i. Static budget variance, including sales volume and flexible budget variancesii. Price and efficiency variances for direct materials and direct laboriii. Spending and efficiency variances for variable manufacturing overheadg) Determine the aspects of the budgeting process that are in need of improvement. Justify your response.h) Interpret what budget variances represent. Should all variances be investigated?You have also been asked to give management a recommendation on whether the company should switch from process costing to activity-based costing (ABC). This is an exploratory discussion, but management would like to know more about the difference between the two costing systems and if a different costing system might work better for the company.III. Main Costing Systems — Activity-Based Costing vs. Process Costinga) Identify the cost allocation system that would benefit this company most. Justify your response.b) Does this cost allocation system meet management planning and control goals? Explain.c) What are the ethical implications that should be considered with this cost allocation system?d) Describe the ethical implications of direct costs versus indirect costs. What considerations should be made when selecting one of these two?After all of your calculations and research, you are now ready to prepare your report.. ‘IV. Prepare a Memo to Managementa) Summarize your quantitative analysis based on your findings (include answers to all questions in Sections I, II, and III).b) Report the parts of the budgeting process that are in need of improvement. Provide suggestions to improve those parts.c) Report overall improvement recommendations to management. Consider the ethical implications when communicating sensitive information.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….ACC 207 MDE Manufacturing Budget: Bird Feeder I. Sales and Manufacturing Expenses: Budget and Actual(2014)You will use this table to complete Milestones One and Two.Budget ($)Actual ($)Sales1,050,000991,700ExpensesMaterials –Cedar225,000248,160Materials –Plastic37,50037,741Factory Worker Labor300,000332,760Materials –Indirect3,0002,585Factory Depreciation78,00078,000Factory Utilities12,00012,000Factory Maintenance and Repairs5,0004,500Shipping ($2.25/each)112,500105,750Sales Commissions ($2.00/unit sold)100,00094,000Office Rent12,00012,000Advertising20,00020,000Liability insurance5,0005,000Office Depreciation1,0001,000Office Salaries48,00048,000Total Expenses959,0001,001,496 II. Contribution Margin: Static Budget and Actual Results (2014)You will use this table to complete Milestone Two.Actual ResultsStatic Budget AmountUnits Sold47,00050,000Revenues ($)991,7001,050,000Manufacturing Costs ($)Variable621,246565,500Fixed94,50095,000Gross Margin275,954389,500 III. Standard Variable Manufacturing Costs (2014)You will use this table to complete Milestone Two.Static Budget CostsStandard InputDirect Materials: Cedar225,0003.0 ft/unitDirect Materials: Plastic37,5001.0 ft/unitDirect Manufacturing Labor300,0000.5 hrs/unitVariable Manufacturing Overhead3,0000.3 ft/unit IV. Actual Variable Manufacturing Costs (2014)You will use this table to complete Milestone Two.Actual CostsActual InputDirect Materials: Cedar248,1603.2 ft/unitDirect Materials: Plastic37,7411.1 ft/unitDirect Manufacturing: Labor ($)332,760.60 hr/unitVariable Manufacturing Overhead2,5850.25ft/unit

What are some storytelling elements that may be altered to adapt this story to a different culture?

Choose a story that you feel is told by different cultures. Please be sure to choose a different story than one that has been already chosen. This story should be something that is told throughout more than one country. Create an initial post that takes the discussion objectives into consideration and answers the following questions in a post of approximately two to four paragraphs. What are some storytelling elements that may be altered to adapt this story to a different culture? If a story element has been changed due to cultural sensitivity, why do you think it was altered? What technology has influenced the way this story has been told over the years? What are some different channels where this story is told? Has the advancement of technology played an important part in the way this story has evolved? (Yes or No, and why)My topic of choice is.. How Pyramids were built

discuss whether or not a greater awareness of these traits changes your opinion of him as a heroic figure.

While it is undeniable that Beowulf is a hero, some of his actions are far from heroic. Look for passages in the text that show some of Beowulf’s faults and/or weaknesses and discuss whether or not a greater awareness of these traits changes your opinion of him as a heroic figure. Develop your answer thoroughly and use passages from the reading as support.500 words needed.

Discuss how the overall health of the individual could correlate with increased or decreased severity of the infection.

Most everyone at this point is familiar with the coronavirus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This virus does cause respiratory difficulties, but it is not the only virus or pathogen that causes respiratory infections. In this discussion, we will examine different types of infections that affect the respiratory system.Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.Pick a specific respiratory infection as the topic of your discussion. Try to pick an infection that is unique from your peers.Discuss the pathogen that is responsible for causing the infection and how the infection is transmitted and acquired. Discuss other unique characteristics of the pathogen as applicable, such as the population of individuals that are most at risk for this type of infection.Explain the cellular changes that occur from this type of infection. Include signs and symptoms of the infection that may result from these changes.Discuss how the overall health of the individual could correlate with increased or decreased severity of the infection.Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Evaluate operational performance using analytic and comparative techniques.

CompetencyEvaluate operational performance using analytic and comparative techniques.Student Success CriteriaView the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details Information pane.ScenarioYou are the manager of a financial planning and analysis team. The executive leadership team of your company has requested that you identify two (2) key performance indicators (KPIs) or financial metrics and use them to benchmark your company’s recent performance. The executive team wants a visual summary of the comparisons — a dashboard. The dashboard must include a summary explaining the purpose and interpretation of each KPI or metric selected.InstructionsDevelop a 2-item KPI dashboard or scorecard in Excel using The Kroger Co (KR), a large, U.S. based grocery store chain. Kroger operates in the Retail sector of the economy, specifically in the grocery store industry. To learn more about the retail sector and/or the grocery store industry, go to the Mergent Online database and select the Industry Analysis tab. There are options for Retail and Personal Care, Drug Grocery Stores for viewable summary reports.Next, in the Mergent Online database, search for Kroger (use the name Kroger or stock ticker KR). The company overview includes multiple sections such as financial and competitive information. Using the available information, identify two KPIs or metrics that are pertinent to Kroger and its sector or industry. Example: inventory turnover for the retail industry or average sales revenue per store in the grocery industry.Collect information to calculate the selected metrics for five (5) years on Kroger and one of its key competitors (use the Competitors section for Kroger in Mergent to select and link to a competitor). Save the downloaded information in an Excel file to create the dashboard.In the Excel file, create two (2) data visuals (e.g. chart, graph, or comparison table with visual cues) for the dashboard using the KPI or metric data collected. At least one visual must show a trend, that is, the performance and comparisons over time using the 5-years of data collected.In the Excel file, include a written summary that explains the items (4-8 sentences or bullet points for each KPI or metric selected). The summary must discuss why each is pertinent to the company and its sector or industry. The summary must also explain how to interpret each KPI or metric – that is, a general interpretation as well as the specific values identified for the company and its competitor.Submit the Excel file including the downloaded data, the two (2) data visuals created as a dashboard, and the written summary information.Resources

How will the software you’re using now change if we relocate to the cloud?

Week 4 Assignment – Project RecommendationsOverviewFor this assignment, you will create a response to the following memo from your Project Manager:MemoFrom: The PMTo: Members of the project teamAttached is the Gantt chart for the project.As you can see, we have a tight schedule. Please review it and comment on your area, as we know the coming project will be challenging. With everyone’s help, though, I’m sure we can pull this off with a minimum of scope creep. I look forward to hearing from you before the meeting on Tuesday.This project involves moving our current in-house system to a cloud solution. We are not sure yet if we’re going to partner with an outside company to manage the cloud services or if we’re going to just rent space on Google, Amazon, Microsoft, or other cloud services. I’ll expect a recommendation from each of you based on your area of expertise. Do your research and provide me the pros and cons of the option you are recommending. Be sure to share where you got that information, so I can take a look at your reasoning if I have questions. DO NOT just cut and paste what you find, but rather explain the pros and cons in your own words.Gantt Chart File [PDF]InstructionsRespond in amemo using the Word document template provided. There should be two parts to your response.Part 1The first part of your response is based on the research you complete determining whetherto go with a company to manage cloud services or to rent space with one of the well-established cloud services. Include the following:A list of the pros and cons to both options. You should have at least two pros and cons for each option.Your recommendation that is supported by your research.A list of the sources that informed your recommendation. Be sure that these sources are varied and from a variety of relevant perspectives. They should also be credible sources. For example, what Google claims their cloud service will do may not be the experience of a business using their service. In the same way, a small business may have a different experience with the same service a large business uses.Part 2The second part is the additions needed to the Gantt chart in your area of expertise. Consider what steps will need to occur in your area in order to make this project possible. Consider also the time it will take to complete each of the subtasks, keeping in mind the overall timeline of the project. Include the following:A list of subtasks that need to be added to your area of the Gantt chart. (For example, if you’re a networking specialist, you’ll need to decide what you’re going to do with the network to support the project. Are you going to hire an outside company to expand your network? Do you have the bandwidth you’ll need now that the system is going to be located in the cloud? How much time do you need to purchase equipment like an additional router or a better firewall?)A breakdown of any equipment that will be needed for each subtask and when it will need to be installed.Here are some questions to consider for each role as you write your response memo:If you’re the IT Project manager, you’ll need to get recommendations from others on the team and then make your recommendation to the PM. What are the main considerations? You’ll need to research and come up with some options.If you’re the data analyst, do your research and find out what this transition will look like to the users in the company and your company’s clients/customers.If you’re the cybersecurity expert, what concerns do you have, and which methods will you use to secure the network and the cloud solution? What does the partner service provide and what will we need to do/know in the company, and what training will be needed for users?If you’re a software designer, what interface will you need to create/adopt? How will the software you’re using now change if we relocate to the cloud?If you’re a data manager, how will the database platform change/adapt to the relocation? How will the data be packaged, secured, stored, transported, backed up, etc.?

Which perspective is being displayed in this cartoon? How do you know?

This assignment will test your research and interpretation skills. Search for political cartoons that comment on the Big Business, working conditions, and Labor Unions from the mid-19th century through the turn of the century. You need to find at least three cartoons coming from each perspective.Which perspective is being displayed in this cartoon? How do you know?What was the purpose of this political cartoon? What is the message of the cartoon?Who was the target audience?Do you find the cartoonist effective in the delivery of their message? Explain your thoughts.Note:Puck Magazine published many political cartoons related to these topics.Joseph Keppler and Thomas Nast were prominent cartoonists of the day.If you need some direction with getting your analysis started consider using this resource:

Why are physicians less likely to accept new Medicaid patients than those with private insurance coverage?

In this week’s lecture, we discussed how health care is priced in the United States. Watch the video below and answer the following questions.Q1: Why are physicians less likely to accept new Medicaid patients than those with private insurance coverage?Q2: What could be the potential solution to this access issue? (Hint: here is a good article on this topic: https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20190401.678690/full/ )Link to video: More MDs turning down Medicare, Medicaid patients

What is the importance of family involvement in therapy, and what is the importance of each of these intervention approaches?

Intellectual disabilities are most often organic. However, many also have familial origins. Therapy for individuals with intellectual disabilities may include early intervention, behavioral, language, and social skills training, and always requires significant family involvement. What is the importance of family involvement in therapy, and what is the importance of each of these intervention approaches?

What effects might this have on functioning in school, relationships, work, and family?

Research has estimated that the risk of emotional and behavioral disturbances among children with intellectual disabilities is approximately three to five times greater than among typically developing children (Enfold, Ellis, Emerson, 2011). How might intellectual disabilities affect a child’s sense of self-worth and perception of competency as they enter adolescence and young adulthood? What effects might this have on functioning in school, relationships, work, and family?

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