RESPONSIBILITY ACCOUNTING FOR COST, PROFIT AND INVESTMENT CENTERS

The following data pertain to the operating revenues and expenses for California, Inc. for 20XX.

Los Angeles

(LA) Segment

San Francisco

(SF) Segment

Total
Sales $180,000 $360,000 $540,000
Variable expenses 96,000 240,000 336,000
Direct fixed expenses 24,000 30,000 54,000
Indirect fixed expenses 72,000

Assets (investment) used to generate operating income for the two segments are shown below.

Los Angeles

Segment

San Francisco

Segment

Assets directly used by and identified with the segment $180,000 $360,000
  1. Prepare a segmented income statement in good format showing the contribution margin of each segment, the contribution to indirect expenses of each segment, and the total income of California, Inc.
  2. Determine the return on investment for evaluating (1) the earning power of the entire company and (2) the performance of each segment.
  3. Comment on the results of part (b).

SLP Assignment Expectations

Show computations in good format and explain answers as required. Excel is a great tool to make computations and present financial information in an easy to understand format. Write comments below the computations in Excel. Submit only the Excel file. Both content and the clarity of the presentation will be evaluated for grading purposes.

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