IMANET CMA Exam - Topic 1 Question 79 Discussion

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Question #: 79
Topic #: 1

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The change in period-to-period operating income when using variable costing can be explained by the change in the

AUnit sales level multiplied by the unit sales price.

BFinished goods inventory level multiplied by the unit sales price.

CUnit sales level multiplied by a constant unit contribution margin.

DFinished goods inventory level multiplied by a constant unit contribution margin.

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Suggested Answer: D

The estimated incremental after-tax operating cash flows for each year of a capital project consist of two components: the after-tax cash inflows from operations and the depreciation tax shield arising from the purchase of new equipment. The first of these for Pauley can be calculated as follows:

Pauley's total after-tax operating cash inflow for each year of the project's life is thus $36,000 ($30,000 + $6,000). Ii the final year of the project, two additional cash flows must be taken into account, the after-tax proceeds from the disposal of the equipment purchased for the project, and the recovery of working capital devoted to the project. These two additional cash flows can be calculated as follows:

Pauley's total after-tax cash inflow for the final year of the project's life is thus $49,000

($36,000 + $13,000).

by Audra at Dec 24, 2023, 03:46 AM

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Weldon

6 months ago

No way, D is the correct answer! Inventory impacts income too!

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Whitney

6 months ago

Surprised it's not about inventory levels at all!

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Helene

7 months ago

Wait, isn't it A? Sales price matters too, right?

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Blair

7 months ago

I agree, C makes the most sense here!

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Ora

7 months ago

It's definitely C, unit sales level times contribution margin.

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Dalene

7 months ago

I feel like option C makes the most sense since it ties directly to how variable costing works with contribution margins.

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Alayna

7 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the finished goods inventory part. Does it really affect the operating income in variable costing?

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Kate

7 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I believe it had to do with the unit sales level multiplied by the contribution margin.

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Dorsey

8 months ago

I think the change in operating income relates to unit sales, but I'm not sure if it's the contribution margin or just the sales price.

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Tatum

8 months ago

Wait, I thought it was the change in the finished goods inventory level that impacted operating income under variable costing. I'm a bit confused now - I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Dustin

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The change in period-to-period operating income under variable costing is driven by the change in the unit sales level multiplied by the constant unit contribution margin. The inventory level doesn't factor in directly.

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Nikita

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know variable costing is different from absorption costing, but I'm not totally clear on the specific relationship between changes in sales/inventory and operating income. I'll need to review my notes on this.

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Viva

8 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question on variable costing. I think the key is to focus on how changes in unit sales and inventory levels impact operating income under variable costing.

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Layla

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between synchronous and asynchronous calls. I'll need to think this through carefully to make sure I don't mix up the details.

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Markus

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different protocol options here. I'll need to review my notes on load balancing and TLS to make sure I understand the correct answer.

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Catarina

8 months ago

I think I know this one - it's probably something like 'mailq' or 'sendmail -bp', but I'll need to double-check the exact command.

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Sue

1 year ago

I'm torn between C and D, but I think I'll go with C. Inventory changes shouldn't affect the operating income under variable costing, right?

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Celestina

11 months ago

Glory: Let's go with C then.

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Zona

11 months ago

User 3: I'm not sure, but I think C makes sense.

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Glory

12 months ago

User 2: I agree, inventory changes shouldn't affect operating income under variable costing.

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Mari

12 months ago

User 1: I think the answer is C. Unit sales level multiplied by a constant unit contribution margin.

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Hassie

1 year ago

C is the way to go. The unit sales level and the unit contribution margin are the key factors here, not the inventory level.

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Anika

12 months ago

I think C is the best choice too. The unit sales level and unit contribution margin are directly related to operating income.

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Merri

12 months ago

Yes, C makes sense. It's all about how many units are sold and the contribution margin per unit.

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Felicitas

12 months ago

I agree, C is the correct answer. The unit sales level and unit contribution margin are what drive the change in operating income.

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Devorah

1 year ago

Haha, this question is a real head-scratcher. Is the answer a variable or a constant? I can't keep up with all these accounting terms!

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Luisa

12 months ago

I know, accounting terms can be confusing sometimes!

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Gabriele

1 year ago

C) Unit sales level multiplied by a constant unit contribution margin.

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Detra

1 year ago

A) Unit sales level multiplied by the unit sales price.

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Casie

1 year ago

I'm going with D. The change in operating income is affected by the change in finished goods inventory level and the unit contribution margin.

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Ria

1 year ago

Option C looks good to me. The change in period-to-period operating income under variable costing is directly related to the change in unit sales level, not inventory level.

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