World-Tec Company sells electronics over the Internet. The International Division is organized as a cost center. The budget for the International Division for the month ended March 31, 2012, is as follows (in thousands):
|
Customer service salaries |
$ 325,000 |
|
Insurance and property taxes |
68,250 |
|
Distribution salaries |
519,250 |
|
Marketing salaries |
612,125 |
|
Engineer salaries |
498,125 |
|
Warehouse wages |
348,800 |
|
Equipment depreciation |
109,400 |
|
Total |
$2,481,450 |
During March, the costs incurred in the International Division were as follows:
|
Customer service salaries |
$ 416,700 |
|
Insurance and property taxes |
66,200 |
|
Distribution salaries |
514,000 |
|
Marketing salaries |
685,500 |
|
Engineer salaries |
488,100 |
|
Warehouse wages |
334,900 |
|
Equipment depreciation |
109,375 |
|
Total |
$2,614,775 |
Required:
1. Prepare a budget performance report for the director of the International Division for the month of March. Enter all amounts as positive numbers.
2. For which costs might the director be expected to request supplemental reports?