Special Orders

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What are the two main features of a special order decision?
Selling the same product lower than the normal sales price/ Selling a modified product at a higher price
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what is the first stage of examining a special order?
Using a quantitative measure contribution( the difference between revenue and variable cost per unit.)
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when does contribution become profit?
When all costs are covered and therefore additional contribution becomes profit.
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Total Contribution formula?
Contribution per item x number of items sold.
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What factors should be considered when receiving a special order?
. Capacity – has the business the spare capacity or is this the best way to utilise the spare capacity/ Future orders – could the special order lead to a more regular order?/ Labour demands – would the special order be completed in normal hours or w
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what is the first stage of examining a special order?

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Using a quantitative measure contribution( the difference between revenue and variable cost per unit.)

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when does contribution become profit?

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Total Contribution formula?

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What factors should be considered when receiving a special order?

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