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Mini case #1 – Baska Ltd.
Baska Ltd. produces a lens used for webcams. Summary data from its year 2013
income statement are as follows:
Revenues
Variable costs
Fixed costs
Operating Income
$8,000,000
4,320,000
3,900,000
$(220,000)
The president of Baska, Rob Keen, is very concerned about the company’s
operations. He has discussed the situation with Operations Manager, Don Bell and
controller, Clair Watson.
After two weeks, Don returns with a proposal. After researching various component
parts, he advises that he can reduce variable costs to 48% of revenues by changing
both the direct materials and the production process. The downside of this proposal
is that the new direct material (although cheaper) results in more waste and is more
toxic to the environment. Currently, waste produced in the production process does
not require any special treatment and is disposed of normally. Don points out that
there are no current specific laws governing the disposal of this waste created by
the use of the new material, and therefore production costs can be cut by using this
material. Clair is concerned that this would expose the company to potential
environmental liabilities. She believes that these potential future costs need to be
estimated and included in the analysis. Don disagrees and reiterates that there are
no laws being violated and replies,
“There is some possibility that we may have to incur costs in the future, but
if we bring it up now, this proposal will not go through because our senior
management always assumes these costs to be larger than they are. The
market is very tough and we are in danger of shutting down the company.
We don’t want all our colleagues to lose their jobs. The only reason our
competitors are making money is because they are doing exactly what I am
proposing.”
Required: IN REPORT FORMAT, ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS
1. Calculate Baska’s breakeven revenues for 2013.
2. Calculate Baska’s...