Question 3

Gontong Group is the leading Asian hotel chain. They are currently reviewing the performance of one of its theme resorts in Sentosa Island and making plans for next year. The top management is looking at the quarterly results for this year which are based on a mixed of some actual results and some forecasts to the end of this year:

The resort has a capacity of 40,000 nights this year. It charges the same rate for each night throughout the year. It also operates based on the same cost structure in each quarter.

The management is considering reducing unit variable cost by 20% next year. They also would like to see the profit increase to $2 million. However, the management is contemplating whether to operate at the same capacity or to maintain the same night rate in the next year.

Required:

(a) From the quarterly results above, calculate the total fixed and variable cost of the resort. Verify that the resort is operating based on the same cost structure in each quarter.

(b) Prepare a statement of profit for this year according to the following format:

(c) As the resort manager, write a memo to the management addressing their concerns.