HydroChem, Inc produces only one product - condutronic plates. The company uses the real value of the process, but is considering changes to the standard cost system. Production costs consist of raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs, and the company uses the full absorption cost.
Students are provided with information about your account balance at the beginning of the month and information on developments and operations of the company during the month. Students were asked to prepare two income statements for the month and the balance at the end of the month. One set of financial statements shall be prepared using the actual costing of the company, and another set of financial statements shall be prepared using the proposed standard cost system. Students were asked to explain the differences between the two sets of financial statements and take a position as to which set of financial information, which they prefer. "Hide
on E. Richard Brownlee II Source: Darden School of Business 2 pages. Publication Date: September 6, 2004. Prod. #: UV1743-PDF-ENG