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22 September, 09:20

Mcinerney Jeep Tours operates jeep tours in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The company bases its budgets on two measures of activity (i. e., cost drivers), namely guests and jeeps. One vehicle used in one tour on one day counts as a jeep. Each jeep has one tour guide. The company uses the following data in its budgeting:

Fixed element per month Variable element per guest Variable element per jeep

Revenue $ 0 $ 111 $ 0

Tour guide wages $ 0 $ 0 $ 122

Vehicle expenses $ 4,100 $ 12 $ 65

Administrative expenses $2700 $3 $ 0

In October, the company budgeted for 327 guests and 93 jeeps. The actual activity for the month was 350 guests and 104 jeeps

Required: Prepare the company's flexible budget for the actual level of activity in October.

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  1. 22 September, 10:16
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    Flexible Budget

    Actual Guests 350

    Actual jeeps 104

    Revenue $38,850

    Expenses:

    Tour Guide Wage $12,688

    Vehicle Expenses $15,060

    Administrative expenses $3,750

    Total expense $31,498

    Net Operating Income $7,352

    Explanation:

    The company's flexible budget for the actual level of activity in October would be as follows:

    Flexible Budget

    Actual Guests 350

    Actual jeeps 104

    Revenue $38,850=350 guest x $ 111

    Expenses:

    Tour Guide Wage $12,688=104 jeep x $ 122

    Vehicle Expenses $15,060=$4,100 + (350 guest x $12) + (104 jeeps x $65)

    Administrative expenses $3,750 [$2700 + (350 guest x $ 3) ]

    Total expense $31,498

    Net Operating Income $7,352
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