Problem: Technology Team manufactures laptops that sell for $2,200 each. Assume Technology Team does not maintain an inventory; all items produced are sold during the period. Thus, all production costs appear on the income statement. The company has fixed manufacturing overhead of $4,000,000 per year. The company's fixed selling and administrative expense is $3,000,000 per year. Other expenses are as follows:
Cost per Unit
Direct materials $1,200
Direct labor 150
Variable manufacturing overhead 50
Variable selling and administrative expense 30
Management at Technology Team believe sales for 2005 will be 10,000 units.
A. Create a pro forma income statement using guide.
B. Discuss how a pro forma income statement helps managers make better decisions.
Panel A - The Pro Forma Income Statement
Sierra Canoe Co.
Pro Forma Income Statement
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2005
 
Panel A
Sales                                                                                      $336,000
Cost of goods sold                                                                  247,800
Gross margin                                                                            88,200
Selling and administrative expenses                                        68,400
Net Income                                                                               19,800
Panel B - The Balance Sheet and Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Sierra Canoe Co.
Balance Sheet and Pro Forma Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005
 
Panel B
                                                                                      Balance Sheet            Pro Forma BS
                                                                                        12/31/2004                  3/31/2005
 
Assets
Cash                                                                                 $50,000                   $71,428
Accounts Receivable                                                             21,600                     52,800
Inventory
  Raw Materials                                                                   1,296                       5,508
  Finished goods                                                                  2,950                     14,750
Property, plant, and equipment                                       350,000                   350,000
Total assets                                                                   $425,846                  $494,486
Liabilities and Equity        
Accounts payable                                                             33,491                      82,331
Contributed capital                                                        300,000                     300,000
Retained earnings                                                            92,355                     112,155*
Total liabilities and equity                                           $425,846                   $494,486
 
*Beginning retained earnings                                      $  92,355
Net Income                                                                       19,800
Ending retained earnings                                               112,155