Allocate the budgeted overheads to the four divisions using an appropriate basis for each one. Then re-allocate the support costs to the three working divisions according to guest days.
Calculate an overhead absorption rate, to two decimal places, for each of the three working divisions using budgeted guest days.
Calculate the under-absorption or over-absorption of overheads for each division.
Prepare a statement that works out the price to be quoted to the customer.
Advise the directors whether or not they should raise their accommodation prices. Give reasons for your answer.
State two benefits to a company of using a system of budgetary control.
State two limitations to a company of using a system of budgetary control.