Aroma Park Ltd. Produces two perfumes named Floral, Oriental, and one Cologne, all created through a joint production process. Below are the data…
CA Intermediate · Cost and Management Accounting · PYQS · May 2025
Aroma Park Ltd. Produces two perfumes named Floral, Oriental, and one Cologne, all created through a joint production process. Below are the data from the most recent month of production: Products Floral Oriental Cologne Sales Price 80 200 300 Quantity (in units) 5,000 3,000 2,000 Joint Cost 60 60 60 Cost after split off 40 80 100 Total cost 100 140 160 The management on reviewing the above cost data is of the opinion that either they are selling the largest – volume product at a loss or the product cost data is flawed. Required: (i) Prepare statement showing profit / loss for each product based on the given data. (2 Marks) (ii) Respond to the management perception by showing joint cost apportionment under Net Realisable Value method. (3 Marks)
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
(i) Statement showing profit/loss by each product after further processing products Floral (in ₹) Oriental (in ₹) Cologne (in ₹) Total (in ₹) Sales price after further processing 80 200 300 Less: Cost after split off 40 80 100 Less: Joint Cost (already apportioned) 60 60 60 Profit/(loss) per unit (20) 60 140 Quantity (in units) 5,000 3,000 2,000 Profit/(loss) (1,00,000) 1,80,000 2,80,000 3,60,000 (ii) Apportionment of joint costs on the basis of Net Realisable Value method Floral (in ₹) Oriental (in ₹) Cologne (in ₹) Total (in ₹) Sales price 80 200 300 Less: Post split-off cost (Further processing cost) 40 80 100 Net Realisable Value per unit 40 120 200 Net Realisable Value 2,00,000 (₹ 40 × 5,000) 3,60,000 (₹ 120 × 3,000) 4,00,000 (₹ 200 × 2,000) Apportionment of Joint Cost of 6,00,000* in ratio of 5:9:10 1,25,000 2,25,000 2,50,000 Total Profit 75,000 1,35,000 1,50,000 3,60,000 *Total Joint Cost = 60 x 5,000 + 60 x 3,000 + 60 x 2,000 = 6,00,000 Note: Profitability statement prepared after distributing joint cost based on NRV clearly shows that they are not selling its largest volume product, i.e floral at a loss. Actually, it yields a profit of 75,000.
Topics: Joint Products and By Products
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