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  1. Sunanda Alkalies Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0283 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A caustic soda manufacturer was considering several alternatives for improving the firm's profitability. The company had faced a severe power-cut and the consequent underutilization of capacity and rise in unit cost. The case enables analysis of cost data for shortterm and longterm pricing. Students will be expected ... More

  2. Rajnigandha Perfumeries

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0314 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of relevant costs for analysis, and managerial decisions, in a joint product situation. Decisions involve choices between 1) alternative processes; 2) alternative uses of by product 3) new and old equipment; and 4) the activities to be pursued or dropped. Cost analysis could cover product line profitabilities and breakeven under ... More

  3. Standard Tile Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0303 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in material cost variance. Requires computation of price, mix and yield variances. ... More

  4. Manjeshwari Mills (B)

    Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar; Shah, B G;

    Reference No: QM0117(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The professors send a proforma in which data should be collected. The dalal expresses some doubts about the usefulness of the data requested. The professors clarify these doubts, and receive the data needed for the analysis. The case ends with all the information needed to make product-wise decisions for ... More

  5. Janata Textile Corporation (A)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0312(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: An introductory problem in process costing, covering four processes and three products. Introduces the concepts of transferred-in costs and equivalent units. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process and losses. ... More

  6. Amrita Tea

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0300 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures?one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More

  7. Sulphuric Acid Plant

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0310 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Gives the breakup of cost of production of sulphuric acid for a medium-scale manufacturer in 1966. Details are given in terms of actual totals for three chosen months, and estimated per unit costs for 1967. Variability of costs are not given. Students are expected to discern the behaviour of costs from ... More

  8. Rare-seed Oil Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0298 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A comprehensive case in cost analysis for management decisions in a joint cost situation. This is a modified version of the "Coco Seed Oil Company"F&A0254 case on the same topic.Unlike the earlier version where the price needs to be computed from a given set of cost ... More

  9. Urvashi Spinning Mills

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

  10. Mridula Ice Cream Parlour (A)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0315(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: A case in relevant costs and pricing, describing product costing under a full costing system. An accountant suggests improved basis for allocation of fixed/common costs. Relevance of product costs worked out under the old and revised systems can be scrutinized in the context of a price revision to improve ... More

  11. Co-optex: Budgetary Control Systems

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0323 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The second of the set, this case describes the sales, stock, and production budgets and their final translation into a cash budget. Also describes the marketing information system being introduced to facilitate the budgetary control systems. ... More

  12. Jindal Manufacturing Company Limited **

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0317 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case deals with the mechanics of preparing accounting books. It involves preparation of journal entries, "T" accounts, trial balance, adjustment entries and final accounts. It provides an understanding of the various accounting concepts, principles and conventions involved in recording business transactions. ... More

  13. Co-Optex: Introduction of Regional Budgeting

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0324 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The third of the set, this case describes the organization's efforts to introduce budgetary control systems at the regional level. It also describes the Financial Adviser's efforts to help the regional managers prepare a set of semi-annual budgets from the trial balance generated by the financial accounting system. ... More

  14. Co-Optex: Introduction of MBO

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0322 Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The first of a set of three related cases, this case gives the historical background of the Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited (Cooptex) since its inception, and the objectives set for1971-1978 as part of an MBO system being introduced. ... More

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