Question 36

A company comprises several divisions.
One of these divisions was originally expected to earn an operating profit next year of $800,000 on net assets of $4 million.
However, the divisional manager is considering investing in a project that would generate a project return on investment (ROI) of 38% on additional net assets of $500,000.
What would be the divisional ROI next year if the project was implemented?
Give your answer to the nearest percentage.

Question 37

In an organization's transfer pricing system the selling division and the purchasing division each record a different price for the same transaction.
This is known as a:
  • Question 38

    It is often claimed that a two-part transfer pricing system offers a number of advantages to organizations which use it.
    Which of the following statements is NOT an advantage of using a two-part transfer pricing system?
  • Question 39

    A company expects to sell 3,600 units of Product A at a selling price of $750 per unit during the forthcoming year. The currently expected variable cost per unit is $860 per unit. The company requires a return of 15% during the forthcoming year on its investment of $2.4 million in Product A. Absorbed general overheads are expected to amount to $40 per unit.
    What is the target cost for each unit of product A in the forthcoming year?
  • Question 40

    An organization wishes to achieve cost reductions for a product it already has in production without affecting the customer's perception of the product.
    It has decided to carry out a systematic examination of the factors affecting the cost of the product in order to identify ways of achieving the specified purpose at lower cost while maintaining the required standard and quality.
    Which of the following correctly identifies the activity that the organization is undertaking?