Problem 22-2A (Continued)
Value–based costs are allocated to departments in two steps
(i) Compute market value of each floor
Total market value …..…………
(ii) Allocate $54,000 to each floor based on its percent of market value
Usage–based costs allocation rate = $12,000 / 8,000 sq. ft.
= $1.50 per sq. ft.
We can then compute total allocation rates for the floors
These rates are applied to allocate occupancy costs to departments
Linder’s Department …………………...
Chiro’s Department……………………..
Part 3
A second-floor manager would prefer allocation based on market value. This is a
reasonable and logical approach to allocation of occupancy costs. The current
method implies all square footage has equal value. This is not logical for this
type of occupancy. It also means the second-floor space would be allocated a
larger portion of costs under the current method, but less using an allocation
based on market value.