MBA5121 Chapter 9

  1. Vulcan Flyovers offers scenic overflights of Mount Saint Helens. Data concerning the company’s operations in July appear below:
    Vulcan Flyovers
    Operating Data
    For the Month Ended July 31
     
    Actual Results
    Flexible Budget
    Planning Budget
    Flights (q)
    59
    59
    57
    Revenue ($355.00q)
    $ 16,100
    $ 20,945
    $ 20,235
    Expenses:
     
     
     
    Wages and salaries ($3,300 + $91.00q)
    8,627
    8,669
    8,487
    Fuel ($33.00q)
    2,111
    1,947
    1,881
    Airport fees ($850 + $30.00q)
    2,480
    2,620
    2,560
    Aircraft depreciation ($9.00q)
    531
    531
    513
    Office expenses ($230 + $1.00q)
    457
    289
    287
    Total expenses
    14,206
    14,056
    13,728
    Net operating income
    $ 1,894
    $ 6,889
    $ 6,507
    The company measures its activity in terms of flights. Customers can buy individual tickets for overflights or hire an entire plane at a discount.
    Required:
    1. Prepare a flexible budget performance report for July.
    Note: Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting “F” for favorable, “U” for unfavorable, and “None” for no effect (i.e., zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.

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