Question

A divisional manager receives a bonus based on 10% of the residual income from the division. During the current year, the division reported revenues of $1,000,000 and expenses of $500,000. The division had $2,000,000 in average operating assets. The minimum required rate of return for the division was 15%. What was the amount of the manager's bonus

Answer 1

The amount of the manager's bonus is $20,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Residual income = Net income - ( average operating assets * minimum rate of return)

Net income= Revenues - Expenses = $1,000,000 - $500,000

Net income = $500,000

Residual income = 500,000 - (2,000,000 * 15%)

= 500,000 - $300,000

= $200,000

Managers bonus = $200,000 * 10%

Managers bonus = $20,000