A company makes three products, E, F and G. Total overheads for the year are expected to be $1.2 million, with the following split between cost pools:
Cost driver information has been estimated as follows:
The company plans to make 10,000 units of product E in the year, with an expected direct cost of $0.60 per unit. This annual production of product E is expected to require 20 quality inspections, 28 purchase requisitions, and 400 kilogrammes of materials. What is the overhead cost per unit of product E?
A company has a 31 December year end and pays corporation tax at a rate of 30%. Corporation tax is payable 12 months after the end of the year to which the cash flows relate. The company can claim tax allowable depreciation at a rate of 25% reducing balance. It pays $1 million for a machine on 31 December 20X4. The company's cost of capital is 10%. What is the present value of the benefit of the first portion of tax allowable depreciation?
Company D is about to launch an innovative and unique product which may face direct competition within three years. The company needs to achieve a rapid payback on all investments because it has limited access to external finance. Which is the most appropriate pricing strategy for company D's new product, and for what reason?