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Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Grading Guide
ACC/561 Version 7
Accounting
Individual Assignment: Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
Purpose of Assignment
The Case Study focuses on CVP (Cost-Volume-Profit), Break-Even, and margin of safety analyses which allows students to experience working through a business scenario and applying these tools in managerial decision making.
Resources Required
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Grading Guide
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Computed the current break-even point in units, and compared it to the break-even point in units if Mary’s ideas were used. |
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Computed the margin of safety ratio for current operations and after Mary’s changes were introduced (rounded to nearest full percent). |
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Prepared a CVP (Cost-Volume-Profit) income statement for current operations and after Mary’s changes were introduced. |
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Explained whether Mary’s changes should be adopted. Why or why not? Analyzed the information (first three rows above) and used the information to support student’s suggestion. |
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Showed work in Microsoft® Word or Excel®. Completed calculations/computations using Microsoft® Word or Excel®. |
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The informal memo is a maximum 700 words in length. |
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The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. |
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Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. |
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Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. |
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Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. |
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Assignment Total |
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