Questions from General Accounting


Q: In the direct labor variance matrix, there are three factors:

In the direct labor variance matrix, there are three factors: (1) Actual hours x Actual rate, (2) Actual hours x Standard rate, and (3) Standard hours x Standard rate. Using the numbers, indicate t...

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Q: Viera Corporation is considering investing in a new facility. The estimated

Viera Corporation is considering investing in a new facility. The estimated cost of the facility is $2,045,000. It will be used for 12 years, then sold for $716,000. The facility will generate annual...

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Q: Mikan Company’s standard predetermined overhead rate is $9 per direct labor

Mikan Company’s standard predetermined overhead rate is $9 per direct labor hour. For the month of June, 26,000 actual hours were worked, and 27,000 standard hours were allowed. How much overhead was...

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Q: How often should variances be reported to management? What principle may

How often should variances be reported to management? What principle may be used with variance reports?

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Q: Kerry James says that the balanced scorecard was created to replace financial

Kerry James says that the balanced scorecard was created to replace financial measures as the primary mechanism for performance evaluation. He says that it uses only nonfinancial measures. Is this tru...

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Q: If the $9 per hour overhead rate in Question 12 includes

If the $9 per hour overhead rate in Question 12 includes $5 variable, and actual overhead costs were $248,000, what is the overhead controllable variance for June? The normal capacity hours were 28,00...

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Q: What is the purpose of computing the overhead volume variance? What

What is the purpose of computing the overhead volume variance? What is the basic formula for this variance?

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Q: Alma Ortiz does not understand why the overhead volume variance indicates that

Alma Ortiz does not understand why the overhead volume variance indicates that fixed overhead costs are under- or over applied. Clarify this matter for Alma.

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Q: Contrast the roles of the management accountant and management in setting standard

Contrast the roles of the management accountant and management in setting standard costs.

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Q: Distinguish between an ideal standard and a normal standard.

Distinguish between an ideal standard and a normal standard.

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