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  1. Budgetary Control: A Publishing House Example

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0291TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: A brief exposition of a budgetary control process, with a publishing house taken as the organizational example. ... More

  2. Eastern Chemicals (India) Limited **

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0289 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes a corporate planner's perceptions of his roles and responsibilities in the corporate planning process. Questions are raised about the organizational relationship between the corporate planner and the line manager. A related issue for discussion is the need for career development for the corporate planner. ... More

  3. Building Products Limited **

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0282 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Building Products Limited (a company with 65% foreign ownership of equity) is a major producer of asbestos-based products in the country. The product is currently very profitable, but viewed as "mature" by the new managing director. The company has accumulated large liquid funds out of its past profits. It has ... More

  4. Rohtas Industries Limited

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0113 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The company is engaged in manufacturing a wide range of diversified activities like sugar, cement, vanaspati, chemicals, etc. The results of operations are published in the form of a consolidated balance sheet and profit and loss account. Questions are raised as to how useful these figures are to outside analysts, ... More

  5. Tri-Sure India Limited

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0290 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More

  6. Capital Investment Analysis

    Authors: Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0024TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The note contains an introductory exposition of capital investment analysis. It brings out through examples present value concepts, internal rate of return, payback period, etc and compares them as tools for investment analysis. ... More

  7. LSP Joint

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Kankaria Chemical Works

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0087 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a case in comprehensive variance analysis. Requires computation of material, labour, and variable and fixed overheads in a process-costing situation. Variances have to be worked out on equivalent units of production rather than on just finished goods. ... More

  11. 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

  12. Radio Valves Corporation

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0305 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in labour cost variances. Requires computation of wage rate, labour mix and labour efficiency variances. ... More

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Cozy Furniture Mart

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0311 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More

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