Questions from Cost Accounting


Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following for

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following for a company that has greatly fluctuating sales during the year? a. A stable production policy b. A stable inventory policy

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Q: S. Prosser Manufacturing Company forecast October sales to be 45,

S. Prosser Manufacturing Company forecast October sales to be 45,000 units. Additional information follows: Finished goods inventory, October 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000 u...

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Q: Why is a flexible budget better than a master budget for comparing

Why is a flexible budget better than a master budget for comparing actual results to budgeted expectations?

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Q: In comparing actual sales revenue to flexible budget sales revenue, would

In comparing actual sales revenue to flexible budget sales revenue, would it be possible to have a favorable variance and still not have met revenue expectations?

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Q: How would you define the following? a. Theoretical capacity

How would you define the following? a. Theoretical capacity b. Practical capacity c. Normal capacity

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Q: Is it possible for a factory to operate at more than 100

Is it possible for a factory to operate at more than 100% of normal capacity?

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Q: How is the standard cost per unit for factory overhead determined?

How is the standard cost per unit for factory overhead determined?

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Q: What are six principles of good budgeting?

What are six principles of good budgeting?

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Q: What is a continuous budget, and why is it useful?

What is a continuous budget, and why is it useful?

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Q: Give three examples each of operating budgets and financial budgets.

Give three examples each of operating budgets and financial budgets.

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