ACC 113 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Operating Leverage

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Break-even point level of sales at which contribution margin just covers fixed costs and net profit is equal to zero. Variation of cvp analysis where volume is increased or decreased to find point at which net profit is equal to zero. Traditionally seen as critical figure for establishing floor" level of any operations (minimum performance attained without making a loss) Requires calculation of average" contribution margin for all products produced and sold. Requires estimation of sales mix (relative percentage of total units or total sales dollars expected from each product) If estimation is not accurate, the break-even analysis will change based on past experience. Cost structure relative proportion of fixed and variable costs. Generally, greater proportion of fixed costs, more sensitivity of profits to changes in sales volume. Company with high fixed costs to variable costs will have a high level of operating leverage so, net profit will be very sensitive to changes in sales volume.

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