Question 1

Sky & Co., an unregistered supplier under GST, purchased material from Vye Ltd. which is registered under GST. The following information is available for one lot of 5,000 units of material purchased: Listed price of one lot ₹ 2,50,000; Trade discount @ 10% on listed price; CGST and SGST (Credit Not available) 12% (6% CGST + 6% SGST); Cash discount @ 10% (Will be given only if payment is made within 30 days.); Toll Tax paid ₹ 5,000; Freight and Insurance ₹ 17,000; Demurrage paid to transporter ₹ 5,000; Commission and brokerage on purchases ₹ 10,000; Amount deposited for returnable containers ₹ 30,000; Amount of refund on returning the container ₹ 20,000; Other Expenses @ 2% of total cost; 20% of material shortage is due to normal reasons. The payment to the supplier was made within 21 days …

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**Statement of Cost of Material Purchased by Sky & Co. (per lot of 5,000 units)**

**Treatment of Key Items Before Calculation:**

**Trade Discount:** Deducted from listed price — it is a reduction in purchase price, not a cost element.

**GST (CGST + SGST @ 12%):** Since Sky & Co. is an **unregistered dealer**, Input Tax Credit (ITC) is **not available**. Hence, GST is included in material cost.

**Cash Discount:** Payment was made within 21 days (i.e., within 30 days), so the 10% cash discount is available. However, in cost accounting, **cash discount is a financial item** and is **NOT deducted** from material cost. It is credited to Costing Profit & Loss Account.

**Demurrage paid to transporter (₹5,000):** Demurrage is an **abnormal/avoidable charge** (penalty for delay). It is **excluded** from material cost and charged to Costing P&L Account.

**Returnable Containers:** The deposit of ₹30,000 is a security deposit; the net irrecoverable amount = ₹30,000 − ₹20,000 = **₹10,000** is included in cost.

**Other Expenses @ 2% of total cost:** This is self-referential — 2% is applied on the **final total cost** (including other expenses).

**Normal Material Shortage:** 20% of 5,000 units = 1,000 units are normal loss. Cost is absorbed by the remaining **4,000 effective units**.

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**Cost Statement:**

Listed Price: ₹2,50,000
Less: Trade Discount @ 10%: ₹(25,000)
Net Purchase Price: ₹2,25,000
Add: CGST & SGST @ 12% (ITC not available): ₹27,000
Add: Toll Tax: ₹5,000
Add: Frei…

Question 2

A total of 108 labour hours have been put in a particular job card for repair work engaging a semi-skilled and skilled labour (Mr. Deep and Mr. Sam respectively). The hours devoted by both the workers individually on daily basis for this particular job are given below: Monday 10.5, Tuesday 8.0, Wednesday 10.5, Thursday 9.5, Friday 10.5. The skilled labour also worked on Saturday for 10 hours. Sunday is a weekly holiday and each worker has to work for 8 hours on all week days and 5 hours on Saturdays; the workers are however paid full wages for Saturday (8 hours for 5 hours worked). Semi-skilled and skilled worker is paid ordinary wage @ ₹ 400 and ₹ 600 respectively per day of 8 hours labour. Further, the workers are also paid dearness allowance @ 20%. Extra hours worked over and above 8 ho…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Wages Payable to Mr. Deep (Semi-skilled) and Mr. Sam (Skilled)**

**Hourly Rates:** Mr. Deep = ₹400 ÷ 8 = **₹50/hour**; Mr. Sam = ₹600 ÷ 8 = **₹75/hour**

**Overtime Premium Rule:** Premium of 100% of ordinary wage rate applies ONLY when BOTH conditions are met simultaneously: (i) worker works more than 9 hours in a day, AND (ii) total weekly hours exceed 48 hours.

**Total Hours Verification:** Mr. Deep (Mon–Fri): 10.5+8+10.5+9.5+10.5 = **49 hours** (>48 ✓); Mr. Sam (Mon–Sat): 49+10 = **59 hours** (>48 ✓). Total = 108 hours ✓

**Mr. Deep – Wages (Before DA):**
Monday (10.5 hrs): ₹400 (8 hrs) + ₹50 (hrs 8–9) + ₹75 (hrs 9–10.5 @ ordinary) + ₹75 (OT premium) = **₹600**
Tuesday (8 hrs): 8 × ₹50 = **₹400**
Wednesday (10.5 hrs): Same as Monday = **₹600**
Thursday (9.5 hrs): ₹400 + ₹50 + ₹25 + ₹25 = **₹500**
Friday (10.5 hrs): Same as Monday = **₹600**
Gross Wages = ₹2,700 | DA @ 20% = ₹540 | **Total = ₹3,240**

**Mr. Sam – Wages (Before DA):**
Monday (10.5 hrs): ₹600 + ₹75 + ₹112.50 + ₹112.50 = **₹900**
Tuesday (8 hrs): **₹600**
Wednesday (10.5 hrs): **₹900**
Thursday (9.5 hrs): ₹600 + ₹75 + ₹37.50 + ₹37.50 = **₹750**
Friday (10.5 hrs): **₹900**
Saturday (10 hrs worked; paid 8 hrs for 5 hrs standard): Base ₹600 + Extra hrs 6–9 (4 hrs) ₹300 + Hr 10 ordinary ₹75 + OT premium ₹75 = **₹1,050**
Gross Wages = ₹5,100 | DA @ 20% = ₹1,020 | **Total = ₹6,120**

**Total wages payable: Mr. Deep = ₹3,240; Mr. Sam = ₹6,120; Combined = ₹9,360**

Question 3

Pretz Ltd. is a manufacturing company having two production departments, 'A' & 'B' and two service departments 'X' & 'Y'. The following is the budget for March, 2022 with detailed information on Direct material, Direct wages, Factory rent, Power (Machine), Depreciation, General Lighting, and Perquisites for all departments; and apportionment bases including Area (Sq. ft.), Capital value of assets (₹ lakhs), Light Points, Machine hours, and Horse power of machines. A technical assessment of the apportionment of expenses of service departments is provided for both Dept. X and Dept. Y.

Accepted Answer

**Note:** The question references a budget table with specific figures for Direct material, Direct wages, Factory rent, Power, Depreciation, General Lighting, Perquisites, and apportionment bases (Area, Capital value, Light Points, Machine hours, Horse power), along with a technical assessment for service departments X and Y — but those numerical values were **not supplied** in the question as presented. The methodology below is complete and exam-ready; once the data table is available, the steps apply directly.

**Part (a): Primary Distribution of Overheads**

Prepare a table with columns for Basis of Apportionment, Total (₹), Dept. A (₹), Dept. B (₹), Dept. X (₹), and Dept. Y (₹).

- **Direct material and Direct wages**: Allocated directly to respective departments (actual figures).
- **Factory Rent**: Apportioned on the basis of **Area (Sq. ft.)** in the ratio of each department's area to total area.
- **Power (Machine)**: Apportioned on the basis of **Horse Power of machines** in ratio of each department's HP.
- **Depreciation**: Apportioned on the basis of **Capital Value of Assets (₹ lakhs)** in ratio of capital value per department.
- **General Lighting**: Apportioned on the basis of **Number of Light Points** in ratio of light points per department.
- **Perquisites**: Apportioned on the basis of **Direct Wages** (or as specified) in ratio of wages per department.

The total of each column gives the **Primary Distribution Total** for A, B, X, and Y.

**Part (b): Re-dis…

Question 4

PCP Limited belongs to the apparel industry. It specializes in the distribution of fashionable garments to two different supermarkets: (i) Supermarket A dealing in Adults' garments (Age group 15 - 30); (ii) Supermarket B dealing in Kids' garments (Age group 5 - 10). Data for April includes Average revenue per delivery, Average cost of goods sold per delivery, and Number of deliveries for both supermarkets. The company has operating costs (other than cost of goods sold) of ₹ 16,55,995 assigned to five activity areas: Store delivery, Cartons dispatched to store, Shelf-stocking at customer store, Line-item ordering, and Customer purchase order processing. Additional data includes total number of store deliveries, average cartons shipped per delivery, average hours of shelf-stocking per delive…

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**Note:** The question references a numerical data table that was not fully reproduced in the submission. The solution below uses the standard ICAI Study Material version of this problem (PCP Limited / ABC supermarket case). If your data table differs, apply the same methodology with your figures.

**Assumed Data:** Average revenue per delivery — A: ₹25,000, B: ₹25,000; Average COGS per delivery — A: ₹19,500, B: ₹19,500; Number of deliveries — A: 120, B: 200. Operating costs (₹16,55,995) assigned: Store delivery ₹1,60,000; Cartons dispatched ₹2,25,000; Shelf stocking ₹9,20,000; Line-item ordering ₹2,04,000; Customer PO processing ₹1,46,995. Activity data — Deliveries A: 120, B: 200; Cartons/delivery A: 25, B: 30; Shelf-stocking hrs/delivery A: 0.5, B: 2.0; Line items/order A: 14, B: 19; Total orders A: 42, B: 148.

**(i) Gross Margin % and Total Operating Income**

**Supermarket A:** Revenue = 120 × ₹25,000 = ₹30,00,000. COGS = 120 × ₹19,500 = ₹23,40,000. **Gross Margin A = ₹6,60,000 → GM% = 22.0%**

**Supermarket B:** Revenue = 200 × ₹25,000 = ₹50,00,000. COGS = 200 × ₹19,500 = ₹39,00,000. **Gross Margin B = ₹11,00,000 → GM% = 22.0%**

Both segments show an **identical gross margin percentage of 22%**, which conceals any difference in profitability under a traditional analysis.

**PCP Limited's Total Operating Income:** Total Gross Margin (₹17,60,000) − Total Operating Costs (₹16,55,995) = **₹1,04,005**.

**(ii) ABC Operating Income by Segment**

First, **activity cost rates…

Question 5

A Ltd. produces a single product X. During the month of December 2021, the company has produced 14,560 tonnes of X. The details for the month include: Materials consumed ₹ 15,00,000; Power consumed 13,000 Kwh @ ₹ 7 per Kwh; Diesels consumed 1,000 litres @ ₹ 93 per litre; Wages & salary paid ₹ 64,00,000; Gratuity & leave encashment paid ₹ 44,20,000; Hiring charges paid for HEMM ₹ 13,00,000; Hiring charges paid for cars used for official purpose ₹ 80,000; Reimbursement of diesel cost for the cars ₹ 20,000; The hiring of cars attracts GST under RCM @5% without credit; Maintenance cost paid for weighing bridge ₹ 7,000; AMC cost of CCTV installed at weighing bridge ₹ 6,000 and at factory premises ₹ 18,000 per month; TA/DA and hotel bill paid for sales manager ₹ 16,000; The company has 180 emplo…

Accepted Answer

**Part (a): Cost Sheet for A Ltd. for the month of December 2021**

**Production: 14,560 Tonnes of Product X**

| Particulars | Total (₹) | Per Tonne (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| **Prime Cost** | | |
| Materials consumed | 15,00,000 | 103.02 |
| Wages & Salary paid | 64,00,000 | 439.56 |
| Gratuity & Leave Encashment paid | 44,20,000 | 303.57 |
| **Prime Cost (A)** | **1,23,20,000** | **846.15** |
| **Works/Factory Overhead** | | |
| Power consumed (13,000 KWh × ₹7) | 91,000 | 6.25 |
| Diesel consumed (1,000 litres × ₹93) | 93,000 | 6.39 |
| Hiring charges for HEMM | 13,00,000 | 89.29 |
| Maintenance cost — Weighing Bridge | 7,000 | 0.48 |
| AMC of CCTV — Weighing Bridge | 6,000 | 0.41 |
| AMC of CCTV — Factory Premises | 18,000 | 1.24 |
| **Total Works Overhead (B)** | **15,15,000** | **104.05** |
| **Works Cost (A+B)** | **1,38,35,000** | **950.21** |
| **Administration Overhead** | | |
| Hiring charges for cars | 80,000 | 5.49 |
| Add: GST under RCM @ 5% on car hiring (no ITC) | 4,000 | 0.27 |
| Diesel reimbursement for cars | 20,000 | 1.37 |
| **Total Administration Overhead (C)** | **1,04,000** | **7.14** |
| **Cost of Production (A+B+C)** | **1,39,39,000** | **957.35** |
| **Selling & Distribution Overhead** | | |
| TA/DA and Hotel bills — Sales Manager | 16,000 | 1.10 |
| **Cost of Sales / Total Cost** | **1,39,55,000** | **958.45** |

**Notes:**
1. GST under RCM on car hiring @ 5% = ₹80,000 × 5% = ₹4,000. Since credit is not available, it forms part of cost.
2. HEMM (Heavy E…

Question 6

X Ltd. maintains a non-integrated accounting system for the purpose of management information. The following are the data related with year 2021-22: Opening balances include Stores ledger control A/c ₹ 48,000; Work-in-process control A/c ₹ 12,000; Finished goods control A/c ₹ 2,58,000; Building construction A/c ₹ 6,000; Cost ledger control A/c ₹ 3,24,000. During the year, transactions include: Materials purchased ₹ 24,000 and issued to production ₹ 30,000, general maintenance ₹ 3,600, and building construction ₹ 2,400. Wages include gross wages paid ₹ 90,000, indirect wages paid ₹ 24,000, and for building construction ₹ 6,000. Factory overheads include actual amount incurred ₹ 96,000, absorbed in building construction ₹ 12,000, and under-absorbed ₹ 4,800. Royalty paid ₹ 3,000. Selling dist…

Accepted Answer

**Non-Integrated Cost Accounting — Ledger Control Accounts of X Ltd. for 2021-22**

**Note on closing stock figures:** The question states closing raw material stock ₹3,30,00,000 and WIP ₹15,00,000, which appear to be formatting artifacts. Based on internal consistency of accounts, closing Stores = ₹33,000 and closing WIP = ₹15,000 (the only values that produce a balanced system).

**Gross Profit and COGS Derivation:**
Gross profit = 20% on sales = 20% × ₹2,70,000 = ₹54,000. Therefore, Cost of Goods Sold = ₹2,70,000 − ₹54,000 = **₹2,16,000**.

**Direct Wages Calculation:**
Gross wages paid ₹90,000 − Indirect wages ₹24,000 − Building construction wages ₹6,000 = **Direct wages to WIP ₹60,000**.

**Material Loss:** Stores balance = ₹48,000 + ₹24,000 − ₹30,000 − ₹3,600 − ₹2,400 − ₹33,000 = ₹3,000 loss → treated as **Factory Overheads**.

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**1. Stores Ledger Control A/c**

| Dr | ₹ | Cr | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 48,000 | WIP (materials issued) | 30,000 |
| Cost Ledger Control (purchases) | 24,000 | Factory OH (maintenance) | 3,600 |
| | | Building Construction A/c | 2,400 |
| | | Factory OH (loss — bal. fig.) | 3,000 |
| | | Closing balance | 33,000 |
| **Total** | **72,000** | **Total** | **72,000** |

**2. Wages Control A/c**

| Dr | ₹ | Cr | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Ledger Control (gross wages) | 90,000 | WIP (direct wages) | 60,000 |
| | | Factory OH (indirect wages) | 24,000 |
| | | Building Construction A/c | 6,000 |
| **Total** | **90,000** | **Tot…

Question 7

Brostom Ltd. manufactures 'Stent' that is used by hospitals in angioplasty, a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries without open-heart surgery. As per the estimates provided by Pharmaceutical Industry Bureau, there will be a demand of 1 crore 'Stents' in the coming year. Brostom Ltd. is having a market share of 10% of the total market demand of the Stents. It is estimated that it costs ₹ 3.00 as inventory holding cost per stent per month and that the set-up cost per run of stent manufacture is ₹ 450.

Accepted Answer

**Solution: Economic Batch Quantity (EBQ) for Stent Manufacture**

**Given Data:**
Total market demand = 1,00,00,000 stents. Brostom Ltd.'s market share = 10%, so **Annual Demand (D) = 10,00,000 stents**. Set-up cost per run (Co) = ₹450. Holding cost = ₹3 per stent per month = **₹36 per stent per year (Ch)**.

**(i) Optimum Run Size (EBQ):**

Using the **Economic Batch Quantity formula**: EBQ = √(2 × D × Co / Ch)

EBQ = √(2 × 10,00,000 × 450 / 36) = √(9,00,00,000 / 36) = √2,50,00,000 = **5,000 stents**

The optimum run size for Stent manufacture is **5,000 stents per run**, with **200 production runs** per year (10,00,000 ÷ 5,000).

**(ii) Minimum Inventory Holding Cost:**

At EBQ, the **average inventory = EBQ ÷ 2 = 2,500 stents**.

Minimum Inventory Holding Cost = Average Inventory × Ch = 2,500 × ₹36 = **₹90,000 per year**.

As a cross-check, the **total minimum cost** (holding + set-up) at EBQ = ₹90,000 + (200 × ₹450) = ₹90,000 + ₹90,000 = **₹1,80,000 per year**, confirming that at EBQ, holding cost equals set-up cost.

Question 8

KJ Motors Ltd. is a manufacturer of auto components. Following are the details of expenses for the year 2020-21: Opening Stock of Material ₹ 15,00,000; Closing Stock of Material ₹ 20,00,000; Purchase of Material ₹ 1,80,50,000; Direct Labour ₹ 90,50,000; Factory Overhead ₹ 30,80,000; Administrative Overhead ₹ 20,50,400. During the FY 2021-22, the company has received an order from a car manufacturer where it estimates that the cost of material and labour will be ₹ 80,00,000 and ₹ 40,50,000 respectively. The company charges factory overhead as a percentage of direct labour and administrative overheads as a percentage of factory cost based on previous year's cost. Cost of delivery of the components at customer's premises is estimated at ₹ 9,50,000.

Accepted Answer

**Part (i): Overhead Recovery Rates for 2020-21**

To calculate overhead recovery rates, we first establish the actual cost structure for FY 2020-21.

**Material Consumed** = Opening Stock + Purchases − Closing Stock = ₹15,00,000 + ₹1,80,50,000 − ₹20,00,000 = **₹1,75,50,000**

**Prime Cost** = Material Consumed + Direct Labour = ₹1,75,50,000 + ₹90,50,000 = ₹2,66,00,000

**Factory Cost (Works Cost)** = Prime Cost + Factory Overhead = ₹2,66,00,000 + ₹30,80,000 = **₹2,96,80,000**

**Factory Overhead Recovery Rate** (as % of Direct Labour):
= (₹30,80,000 ÷ ₹90,50,000) × 100 = **34.03% of Direct Labour**

**Administrative Overhead Recovery Rate** (as % of Factory Cost):
= (₹20,50,400 ÷ ₹2,96,80,000) × 100 = **6.91% of Factory Cost**

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**Part (ii): Job Cost Sheet for the Order Received (FY 2021-22)**

Using the overhead recovery rates computed above, the job cost sheet is prepared as follows:

**Direct Material** = ₹80,00,000
**Direct Labour** = ₹40,50,000
**Prime Cost** = ₹1,20,50,000

**Factory Overhead** = 34.03% × ₹40,50,000 = ₹13,78,215
**Factory Cost** = ₹1,20,50,000 + ₹13,78,215 = ₹1,34,28,215

**Administrative Overhead** = 6.91% × ₹1,34,28,215 = ₹9,27,890
**Cost of Production** = ₹1,34,28,215 + ₹9,27,890 = ₹1,43,56,105

**Delivery Cost (Selling Overhead)** = ₹9,50,000
**Total Cost of Sales** = ₹1,43,56,105 + ₹9,50,000 = **₹1,53,06,105**

**Price to be Quoted (Desired Profit = 25% on Sales):**
Since profit is 25% on sales, total cost represents 75% of sales.
Quoted Price…

Question 9

A company produces a component, which passes through two processes. During the month of December, 2021, materials for 40,000 components were put into Process-I of which 30,000 were completed and transferred to Process-II. Those not transferred were 100% complete as to materials cost and 50% complete as to labour and overheads cost. Process-I costs incurred: Direct Materials ₹ 6,00,000; Direct Wages ₹ 7,00,000; Factory Overheads ₹ 4,90,000. Of those transferred to Process II, 28,000 units were completed and transferred to finished goods stores. There was a normal loss with no salvage value of 200 units in Process II. There were 1,800 units remained unfinished with 100% complete as to materials and 25% complete as regard to wages and overheads. Costs incurred in Process-II: Packing Materials…

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**PROCESS I**

**Statement of Equivalent Production — Process I**

| Output | Total Units | Materials (Equiv.) | Labour % | Labour (Equiv.) | Overheads % | OH (Equiv.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed & transferred to Process II | 30,000 | 30,000 | 100% | 30,000 | 100% | 30,000 |
| Closing WIP | 10,000 | 10,000 | 50% | 5,000 | 50% | 5,000 |
| **Total** | **40,000** | **40,000** | | **35,000** | | **35,000** |

**Statement of Cost per Equivalent Unit — Process I**

| Element | Total Cost (₹) | Equiv. Units | Cost per Unit (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Materials | 6,00,000 | 40,000 | 15.00 |
| Direct Wages | 7,00,000 | 35,000 | 20.00 |
| Factory Overheads | 4,90,000 | 35,000 | 14.00 |
| **Total** | **17,90,000** | | **49.00** |

**Valuation:**
Completed units transferred to Process II: 30,000 × ₹49 = **₹14,70,000**
Closing WIP: Materials ₹1,50,000 + Labour ₹1,00,000 + OH ₹70,000 = **₹3,20,000**

**Process I Account**

| Dr | Units | ₹ | Cr | Units | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Materials | 40,000 | 6,00,000 | Transfer to Process II | 30,000 | 14,70,000 |
| Direct Wages | | 7,00,000 | Closing WIP c/d | 10,000 | 3,20,000 |
| Factory Overheads | | 4,90,000 | | | |
| **Total** | **40,000** | **17,90,000** | **Total** | **40,000** | **17,90,000** |

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**PROCESS II**

**Key observation:** Input = 30,000 units. Normal loss = 200 units (no salvage value). Expected output = 29,800. Actual output = 28,000 (completed) + 1,800 (WIP) = 29,800. **No abnormal loss o…

Question 10

Navya LMV Pvt. Ltd, operates cab/car rental service in Delhi/NCR providing service to offices of Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad. It operates CNG fuelled cars but is considering upgrade to Electric vehicle (EV). Ownership details for CNG Car include: purchase price ₹ 9,20,000, life 15 years, residual value ₹ 95,000, mileage 20 km/kg, annual maintenance ₹ 8,000, annual insurance ₹ 7,600, battery replacement cost (8-year) ₹ 12,000, tyre replacement (5-year) ₹ 16,000, CNG cost ₹ 60 per kg. For EV Car: purchase price ₹ 15,20,000, govt. subsidy ₹ 1,50,000, life 10 years, residual value ₹ 1,70,000, mileage 240 km per charge, electricity consumption 30 Kwh per full charge, power cost ₹ 7.60 per Kwh, annual maintenance ₹ 5,200, annual insurance ₹ 14,600, battery replacement cost (8-year) ₹ 5,40,000,…

Accepted Answer

**Statement of Cost per Kilometre — CNG Car vs. EV Car**

Navya LMV Pvt. Ltd operates cabs in Delhi/NCR. The analysis below presents a **comparative cost sheet per kilometre** for both vehicle types based on **service costing principles** (Cost per unit of service = Cost per km).

**Annual Distance:** 1,500 km/month × 12 = **18,000 km per year**

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**CNG Car — Annual Cost Summary:**

**Depreciation:** Net depreciable value = ₹9,20,000 − ₹95,000 = ₹8,25,000; over 15 years = ₹55,000 p.a.
**CNG Fuel Cost:** 18,000 km ÷ 20 km/kg = 900 kg × ₹60 = ₹54,000 p.a.
**Annual Maintenance:** ₹8,000 p.a.
**Annual Insurance:** ₹7,600 p.a.
**Battery Replacement (amortised):** ₹12,000 ÷ 8 = ₹1,500 p.a.
**Tyre Replacement (amortised):** ₹16,000 ÷ 5 = ₹3,200 p.a.
**Driver's Salary:** ₹20,000 × 12 = ₹2,40,000 p.a.
**Garage Rent:** ₹4,500 × 12 = ₹54,000 p.a.
**Office & Admin Cost:** ₹1,500 × 12 = ₹18,000 p.a.
**Total Annual Cost (CNG) = ₹4,41,300**
**Cost per km (CNG) = ₹4,41,300 ÷ 18,000 = ₹24.52 per km**

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**EV Car — Annual Cost Summary:**

**Effective Purchase Price** (after govt. subsidy): ₹15,20,000 − ₹1,50,000 = ₹13,70,000
**Depreciation:** (₹13,70,000 − ₹1,70,000) ÷ 10 years = ₹1,20,000 p.a.
**Electricity Cost:** 18,000 km ÷ 240 km/charge = 75 charges; 75 × 30 kWh = 2,250 kWh × ₹7.60 = ₹17,100 p.a.
**Annual Maintenance:** ₹5,200 p.a.
**Annual Insurance:** ₹14,600 p.a.
**Battery Replacement (amortised):** ₹5,40,000 ÷ 8 = ₹67,500 p.a.
**Tyre Replacement (amortised):** ₹16,000 ÷ 5 = ₹3,…

Question 11

The standard output of a Product 'D' is 50 units per hour in manufacturing department of a Company employing 100 workers. In a 40 hours week, the department produced 1,920 units of product 'D' despite 5% of the time paid was lost due to an abnormal reason. The hourly wage rates actually paid were ₹ 12.40, ₹ 12.00 and ₹ 11.40 respectively to Group 'A' consisting 10 workers, Group 'B' consisting 30 workers and Group 'C' consisting 60 workers. The standard wage rate per labour is same for all the workers. Labour Efficiency Variance is given ₹ 480 (F).

Accepted Answer

**Step 1 — Deriving the Standard Wage Rate**

Total hours paid = 100 workers × 40 hours = **4,000 hours**. Idle time = 5% × 4,000 = **200 hours**. Actual hours worked = 4,000 − 200 = **3,800 hours**.

Standard output is 50 units per gang-hour (100 workers). Standard hours for actual output of 1,920 units = (1,920 ÷ 50) × 100 = **3,840 worker-hours**.

Using the given Labour Efficiency Variance (which excludes idle time):
LEV = (Standard Hours − Actual Hours Worked) × SR → 480 = (3,840 − 3,800) × SR → SR = 480 ÷ 40 = **₹12 per hour**.

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**(i) Total Labour Cost Variance (LCV)**

LCV = Standard Cost − Actual Cost = (3,840 × ₹12) − ₹46,720 = ₹46,080 − ₹46,720 = **₹640 (Adverse)**.

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**(ii) Total Labour Rate Variance (LRV)**

LRV = (SR − AR) × Actual Hours Paid for each group:
- Group A: (₹12.00 − ₹12.40) × 400 hrs = **₹160 (A)**
- Group B: (₹12.00 − ₹12.00) × 1,200 hrs = **Nil**
- Group C: (₹12.00 − ₹11.40) × 2,400 hrs = **₹1,440 (F)**

Total LRV = −160 + 0 + 1,440 = **₹1,280 (Favourable)**.

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**(iii) Total Labour Gang Variance**

Labour Gang Variance (Mix Variance) = (Revised Standard Hours − Actual Hours Worked) × SR. Revised Standard Hours are re-apportioned using the **standard proportion** (A:B:C = 10:30:60, which is identical to the actual composition). Since actual mix equals the standard mix, RSH = AHW for each group. Therefore, **Labour Gang Variance = ₹0 (Nil)**.

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**(iv) Total Labour Yield Variance**

Standard cost per unit = (100 workers ÷ 50 units per…

Question 12

A Limited manufactures three different products with the following information: Products S, T, U have Sales Mix 25%, 35%, 40% respectively; Selling Price ₹ 600, ₹ 800, ₹ 400 respectively; Variable Cost ₹ 300, ₹ 400, ₹ 240 respectively. Total Fixed Costs ₹ 36,00,000. Total Sales ₹ 1,20,00,000. The company proposes to discontinue the manufacture of Product U and replace it with Product M, with the following anticipated results: Products S, T, M will have Sales Mix 40%, 35%, 25% respectively; Selling Price ₹ 600, ₹ 800, ₹ 600 respectively; Variable Cost ₹ 300, ₹ 400, ₹ 300 respectively. Total Fixed Costs ₹ 36,00,000. Total Sales ₹ 1,28,00,000.

Accepted Answer

**Part (i): Existing Product Mix — Products S, T, U**

Total Sales = ₹1,20,00,000. Individual product sales are derived from the given sales mix percentages.

**P/V Ratio per product:**
- Product S: (600 − 300) / 600 = **50%**
- Product T: (800 − 400) / 800 = **50%**
- Product U: (400 − 240) / 400 = **40%**

**Contribution per product:**
- Product S: 50% × ₹30,00,000 = ₹15,00,000
- Product T: 50% × ₹42,00,000 = ₹21,00,000
- Product U: 40% × ₹48,00,000 = ₹19,20,000

**Total Contribution = ₹55,20,000**

**Overall P/V Ratio** = 55,20,000 / 1,20,00,000 = **46%**

**Profit** = Total Contribution − Fixed Costs = 55,20,000 − 36,00,000 = **₹19,20,000**

**Break-Even Sales** = Fixed Costs / P/V Ratio = 36,00,000 / 0.46 = **₹78,26,087 (approx.)**

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**Part (ii): Proposed Product Mix — Products S, T, M**

Total Sales = ₹1,28,00,000. Individual product sales derived from revised sales mix.

**P/V Ratio per product:**
- Product S: (600 − 300) / 600 = **50%**
- Product T: (800 − 400) / 800 = **50%**
- Product M: (600 − 300) / 600 = **50%**

**Contribution per product:**
- Product S: 50% × ₹51,20,000 = ₹25,60,000
- Product T: 50% × ₹44,80,000 = ₹22,40,000
- Product M: 50% × ₹32,00,000 = ₹16,00,000

**Total Contribution = ₹64,00,000**

**Overall P/V Ratio** = 64,00,000 / 1,28,00,000 = **50%**

**Profit** = Total Contribution − Fixed Costs = 64,00,000 − 36,00,000 = **₹28,00,000**

**Break-Even Sales** = Fixed Costs / P/V Ratio = 36,00,000 / 0.50 = **₹72,00,000**

**Conclusion:** The propos…

Question 13

Maharatna Ltd., a public sector undertaking (PSU), produces product A. The company is preparing its revenue budget for the year 2022 with the following information: (i) Anticipated 12% growth in sales volume from the year 2021 of 4,20,000 tonnes. (ii) The sales price of ₹ 23,000 per tonne will be increased by 10% provided Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increases by 5%. (iii) To produce one tonne of product A, 2.3 tonnes of raw material are required. The raw material cost is ₹ 4,500 per tonne. The price of raw material will also increase by 10% if WPI increase by 5%. (iv) The projected increase in WPI for 2022 is 4%. (v) A total of 6,000 employees works for the company. The company works 26 days in a month. (vi) 85% of employees are permanent and getting salary as per 5-year wage agreement. Th…

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**REVENUE BUDGET FOR MAHARATNA LTD. — YEAR 2022**

**Preliminary Determinations:**

**WPI Condition:** Projected WPI increase = **4%**, which is **less than the 5% threshold**. Therefore, neither the selling price nor the raw material price increases. Selling price remains **₹23,000/tonne** and RM price remains **₹4,500/tonne**.

**Sales Volume for 2022:** 4,20,000 × 1.12 = **4,70,400 tonnes**

**Employee Break-up:**
Permanent = 6,000 × 85% = **5,100 employees**; Casual = 6,000 × 15% = **900 employees**
Working days = 26 × 12 = **312 days/year**

**Revised Permanent Wage (from 1st July 2022):** ₹3,000 × 1.15 = **₹3,450/manshift**

**Revised Casual Daily Wage (CPI-linked):** ₹850 × (173.59 ÷ 165.17) = **₹893.33/day**

**Power Rate:** ₹42,00,000 ÷ 7,00,000 units = **₹6/unit**
Production power in 2021: 7,00,000 × 60% = 4,20,000 units for 4,20,000 T → **1 unit/tonne**
Non-production power: 7,00,000 × 40% = **2,80,000 units (fixed)**

**Car-related Note (RCM):** In 2022, diesel reimbursement to car rental company attracts 5% GST under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for which no Input Tax Credit is available under Section 17(5) of the CGST Act 2017. This GST is an additional cost.

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**Revenue Budget for Year 2022 (₹ in Lakhs)**

| Particulars | ₹ Lakhs |
|---|---|
| **REVENUE** | |
| Sales: 4,70,400 T × ₹23,000/T | **1,08,192.00** |
| **Total Revenue (A)** | **1,08,192.00** |
| **EXPENDITURE** | |
| Raw Material: 10,82,920 T × ₹4,500/T | 48,731.40 |
| Permanent Wages — Jan to J…

Question 14

Miscellaneous questions on cost accounting concepts and principles.

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**PART (a): CONTROLLABLE VS UNCONTROLLABLE COSTS**

**Controllable costs** are those costs that can be influenced, managed, or controlled by a specific manager or cost center head within a defined period and responsibility level. These costs vary with managerial decisions and performance. Examples include direct materials, direct wages, controllable overheads (supervision, repairs, maintenance), and discretionary expenses. A manager can control these costs through efficient operations and better resource management.

**Uncontrollable costs** are those costs that cannot be influenced or controlled by a manager within a given period, as they are determined by higher management policies or external factors. These costs remain fixed and are beyond the manager's jurisdiction. Examples include allocated fixed costs, rent, insurance, depreciation on fixed assets, and costs determined by corporate policy. A manager cannot reduce these costs through operational efficiency.

The key difference lies in **responsibility and influence**—controllable costs reflect managerial performance and accountability, while uncontrollable costs are incurred irrespective of departmental efforts. This distinction is crucial for **performance evaluation and responsibility accounting**.

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**PART (b): COST PLUS CONTRACT**

**Definition**: A cost plus contract is an agreement between a contractor and a client where the contractor is reimbursed for all **actual costs incurred** in performing the contract…

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