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A comprehensive guide to variance analysis, a crucial tool in cost accounting. It covers the calculation of various variances, including flexible budget variance, activity variance, and master budget variance. The document also includes practical exercises to reinforce understanding and application of the concepts. It is particularly useful for students studying cost accounting and financial management.
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Actual Results Master Budget Number of Cases Sold 99,000 100, Sales Revenue $2,663,100 $2,690, Less: Variable Costs Direct Materials-Block Cheese 2,156,220 $1,890, Direct Labor 181,170 $150, Variable Overhead 354,420 $300, Contribution Margin $ (28,710) $ 350, Less: Fixed Costs - Selling & Administrative $152,500 $150, Operating Income $ (181,210) $ 200,
Actual Budget Sales Revenue Number of Cases Sold 99,000 100, Selling Price per Case $26.90 $26. Direct Materials Block Cheese Cost per Pound of Block Cheese $3.30 $3. Pounds of Cheese per Case 6.6 6. Pounds of Block Cheese Purchased & Used 653,400 600, Direct Labor Hourly Rate $15.25 $15. Production Labor Hours per Case 0.12 0. Variable Manufacturing Overhead Rate per Case $3.58 $3. Fixed Costs - Selling & Administrative $152,500 $150,
Ratio of the variance Price
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Variable Costs Direct Materials-Block Cheese 285,120 U + (18,900) F = Direct Labor 32,670 U + (1,500) F = Variable Overhead 57,420 U + (3,000) F = Fixed Costs + = (c) For sales revenues, reverse the sign used for favorable/unfavorable classifications applied to costs. In other wo
Price Quantity Variance Variance Variable Costs Direct Materials-Block Cheese 196,020 U + 89,100 U = Direct Labor 2,970 U + 29,700 U = Variable Overhead (1,980) F + 59,400 U =
Price Quantity Ratio of the variance Variance Variance Quantity Variable Costs 4.76 Direct Materials-Block Cheese Significant Significant 20.00 Direct Labor Significant 20.00 Variable Overhead Significant Sales Revenue (c)
ided into price and quantity variances as with variable costs, assume the same values as those in the flexible budget. to price and quantity variances as with variable costs, assume the same values as those in the flexible budget.
Master Budget Variance