Complete the performance evaluation report for the subunit. (Enter a variance for each account as a positive number and
Actual Flexible Flexible Budget % Variance
Subunit X Results Budget Variance (F or U) (For U)
Net Sales Revenue $ 478,000 $ 454,000 %
Variable Expenses 261,000 254,000
Contribution Margin $ 217,000 $ 200,000
Traceable Fixed Expenses 41,000 25,000 %
Divisional Segment Margin $ 176,000 $ 175,000 %
Requirement:
1. Based on the data presented and your knowledge of the company, what type of responsibility center is this subunit?
2. Which items should be investigated if part of management's decision criteria is to investigate all variances equal to or exceeding $9,000 and exceeding 10% (both criteria must be met)?
3. Should only unfavorable variances be investigated? Explain.
4. Is it possible that the variances are due to a higher-than-expected sales volume? Explain.
5. Will management place equal weight on each of the variances exceeding $9,000? Explain.
6. Which balanced Scorecard perspective is being addressed through this performance report?
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