Management Accounting for Cost & Control: Assessment 1 Solution

This assignment solution delves into various aspects of management accounting for cost and control. It addresses the theory of Panopticism and its relevance to management accounting, detailing how surveillance and monitoring can ensure accurate transaction recording and error correction. The solution also outlines the key functions of management accounting, including planning, organizing, and controlling, with practical examples. Further, it explores the use of checklists as a control device, exemplified by the Van Halen rock band's unique approach. The assignment includes a comprehensive manufacturing statement and income statement, alongside discussions on perpetual accounting systems and overtime cost management. Journal entries and ledger postings related to payroll are also provided, offering a complete overview of the assignment's key areas. Desklib provides students access to similar solved assignments and past papers.

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Management Accounting for Cost & Control
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Table of Contents
Answer to Question No 1................................................................................................................3
Answer to Question No 2................................................................................................................3
Answer to Question No 3................................................................................................................4
Answer to Question No 4:...............................................................................................................6
Normal View:..............................................................................................................................6
Manufacturing Statement:.......................................................................................................6
Income Statement:...................................................................................................................7
Formula View:.............................................................................................................................8
Manufacturing Statement:.......................................................................................................8
Income Statement:...................................................................................................................9
Answer to Question No 5..............................................................................................................10
Answer to Question No 6:.............................................................................................................10
Answer to Question No 7:.............................................................................................................11
Answer to Question No 8:.............................................................................................................11
Requirement a:...........................................................................................................................11
Requirement b:...........................................................................................................................11
Requirement c:...........................................................................................................................12
Answer to Question No 9:.............................................................................................................13
Answer to Question 10:.................................................................................................................15

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Direct Method:...........................................................................................................................15
Step Method:..............................................................................................................................15
Reciprocal Method:...................................................................................................................15
Reference List................................................................................................................................17

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Answer to Question No 1
The theory of Panopticism is based on panopticon which was developed by an English
philosopher, Jeremy Bentham. The concept stated a structure of prison system which involved
supervision of the inmates of the prisons. As per the concept, a prison be circular in structure and
have a tower from where a guard can supervise every activity of the prisoners with the prisoners
being able to see the guard. Later Michel Foucault adopted the concept of panopticon on the
basis of which the theory of panopticism was developed (Brunon-Ernst, 2016). As per the view
of Foucault, panopticon is useful for effective surveillance and monitoring activities which can
results in modification of the attitudes of individuals. The use of such surveillance and
monitoring activities are applied in a prison so that the attitude of the prisoners can be adjusted
and modified. The use of panopticon is mainly used for the disciplinary actions which are used in
the prisons (Brown, 2014). The framework is also useful for collection of data which can be
obtained during surveillance activities.
For example, in todays world of control and technological advancements the application
of panopticon is quite relevant. The data can be collected with the use of data mining activities
and the data thus collected can be made available to the companies and individuals for the
purpose of surveillance of data. the basic use of a panopticon is for the surveillance of business
or individuals.
The relevance of Panopticism is very useful for the management accounting process
which can be used in the management for the purpose of keeping track of all the transactions in a
business and also ensure that the transactions which are recorded are correctly represented
without any mistakes or errors. Moreover once the errors or mistakes in the transaction are

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identified then the management can apply corrective measures to change the transaction and
record a correct one.
Answer to Question No 2
Management accounting process may be defined as the application of financial data and
results which can be applied in the decision-making process, performance management system
and also for forecasting of results (Fullerton, Kennedy & Widener, 2014). The major functions
which are associated with management account are discussed below:
1. Planning and Forecasting: The process of planning involves forecasting and planning
ahead of the activities of the business with a view of pursuing the goals and objective of
the business. The purpose behind planning activities of the businesses is to ensure that the
management of the company takes into consideration all the aspects of the business
which are cost, finances, operations, marketing and similar other activities of the business
in the decision-making process. Moreover, another importance of the planning process is
that the targets and various performance standards are set. The various decisions which
are taken in the planning process by the management can be related to allocation of
funds, decisions relating to operations, numerous decisions relating to costs and finances.
Some of the main tools which are used by the management in the planning process is the
use of budgets, value chain analysis. The preparation of the budget is the responsibility of
the management and which requires ample judgements and estimation which is possible
through the planning process. For example, the process of planning involves budgeting
for various financial and other resources for which standards are set as per the estimates
of the management and also on the basis of previous year’s performance of the company.

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The budgeting techniques are used by management for various important decisions
regarding allocation of funds, financing and cost reduction decisions and also measuring
of variances.
2. Organising: This is one of the functions of management which is followed by planning
process. The method of organising involves the proper utilization of resources, setting up
of different departments and assigning the respective works to such departments. The
process of organising involves combination of human resources, financial resources and
physical resources for the purpose of executing the business activities of the company.
The basic function of organising is that of an administration as well as proper functioning
of the organisation. The next step after planning process is organising as planning process
establishes what activities are to be engaged in by the company and also the goals of the
business whereas organising states the easiest and the most reliant way in which the
management can achieve the plans and also the goals as established by the business.
3. Controlling: The function of controlling deals with the measurement of the performance
of the company in comparison to previously set standards of performance. Therefore, it
can be said that the controlling activities of the business is useful to measure how much
the company has achieve and whether the activities of the business are in pursuance of
the goals of the business. The controlling activities of the business applies techniques like
budget analysis, standard costing techniques, variances analysis and similar other
techniques. The controlling activities of a business also focuses on the establishing the
reasons as to why the standard which were set in the planning process cannot be achieved
and the actions which are taken by the management for correcting such factors.

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Answer to Question No 3
Van Halen was a rock band which is engaged in rock band performance. The band
operation scale grew larger in mid 1980s and the band started to move from small cities to large
cities for stage performance. As the operations of the band increases therefore there was a need
for controlling the activities of the band. Thus, the checklist system was introduced to effectively
manage all the activities of the band. The checklist of the band was included a rider- no brown
M&Ms. The checklist was sent to every location where the band will be performing to state the
conditions of the band and also the term of engagement which are to be followed other the band
can cancel the scheduled performance. One of the conditions which was included in the checklist
that the band did not want a single brown M&Ms. The band requested for pretzels and yoghurts
before each performance. Thus, from the above discussions, it can be clearly said that the band
used the checklist as a control device for managing activities of the business.

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Answer to Question No 4:
Normal View:
Manufacturing Statement:

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Income Statement:

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Formula View:
Manufacturing Statement:

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Income Statement:
Particulars Amount Amount Amount
($) =G6 =H6
Sale of Finished Goods 3856000
Cost of Goods Sold:
Finished Goods 1/10/X6 50000
Cost of Goods Manufactured =C38
Cost of Goods Available for Sale =H9+H10
Less: Finished Goods 30/09/X7 32000
Cost of Goods Sold =H11-H12
Gross Profit =I7-I13
Add: Other Operating Revenue
Discount Revenue 5320
=I14+I16
Selling Expenses:
Advertising 24000
Freight outwards 6543
Sales Commission 47600 =SUM(G19:G21)
Administrative Expenses:
Salaries (Offi ce) 35000
General Expenses 54320
Light & Power (Offi ce) 23000
Rates =B30*(25/75)
Insurance =B29*(25/75)
Audit Fee 12000 =SUM(G24:G29)
Financial Expense:
Discount Expense 3450 =SUM(H19:H32)
=IF(I33>0,"Net Profit","Net Loss") =I17-I32
Tax Expense 56740
=IF(I35>0,"Net Profit after Tax","Net Loss after Tax") =I33-I34
Tendulkar Manufacturing Co.
Income Statement
for the year ended 30th September 20X7

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Answer to Question No 5
Perpetual Accounting System involves immediate recording of transactions relating to
purchase and sales transaction and also update their respective ledger accounts immediately. The
perpetual inventory system involves continuous upgrades of inventory records in the respective
ledger accounts (Bauer et al., 2012). For example, in case of a retail store which uses
computerised system of inventory measurement can automatically update the inventory records
about the raw material used and also keep track of inventory records of raw materials. From the
analysis which is conducted above it can be concluded that perpetual inventory system does not
require physical verification of stocks (Berlemann & Wesselhöft, 2014)
Overtime refers to the additional working hours which the labourer are required to work
which is more than the normal working hours of the business. In case of overtime the wages
offered by the company are also above the normal working hours of the business. The amount
can be treated in different ways by the management depending upon the nature of the situation
(Holzhacker, Krishnan & Mahlendorf, 2015). The cost can be treated as a direct labour cost in
case of order from the client and also as overhead cost in case of fault of the management.
Answer to Question No 6:
Dr. Cr.
Date Particulars Amount Date Particulars Amount
01-Apr To, Balance b/d 60000 30-Apr By,Work-in-Process A/c. 60000
30-Apr Accounts Payable A/c. 80000 30-Apr By, Manufacturing Overhead A/c. 30000
30-Apr By,Balance c/d. 50000
140000 140000
Material Control A/c.