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What is the primary purpose of variance analysis in process costing?
What is the primary purpose of variance analysis in process costing?
What type of variance occurs when the actual labor cost is different from the standard labor cost?
What type of variance occurs when the actual labor cost is different from the standard labor cost?
What is the formula to calculate the Material Cost Variance?
What is the formula to calculate the Material Cost Variance?
What is a favorable variance?
What is a favorable variance?
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What is the purpose of investigating variances?
What is the purpose of investigating variances?
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What type of variance occurs when the actual quantity of materials used is different from the standard quantity?
What type of variance occurs when the actual quantity of materials used is different from the standard quantity?
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What is the difference between the actual fixed overhead cost and the standard fixed overhead cost?
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What is the purpose of variance analysis in process costing?
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Variance Analysis in Process Costing
Definition
- Variance analysis is a method of analyzing and explaining the differences between actual and standard costs in process costing.
Types of Variances
- Material Cost Variance: The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost of materials.
- Labor Cost Variance: The difference between the actual labor cost and the standard labor cost.
- Variable Overhead Variance: The difference between the actual variable overhead cost and the standard variable overhead cost.
- Fixed Overhead Variance: The difference between the actual fixed overhead cost and the standard fixed overhead cost.
Causes of Variances
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Material Variances:
- Price variance: differences in the price of materials
- Quantity variance: differences in the quantity of materials used
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Labor Variances:
- Rate variance: differences in the labor rate
- Efficiency variance: differences in labor efficiency
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Overhead Variances:
- Spending variance: differences in the amount of overhead costs incurred
- Efficiency variance: differences in the efficiency of overhead resources
Calculating Variances
- Material Cost Variance: Actual material cost - Standard material cost
- Labor Cost Variance: Actual labor cost - Standard labor cost
- Variable Overhead Variance: Actual variable overhead cost - Standard variable overhead cost
- Fixed Overhead Variance: Actual fixed overhead cost - Standard fixed overhead cost
Interpretation of Variances
- Favorable Variance: A variance that results in a cost savings or increase in profit.
- Unfavorable Variance: A variance that results in a cost increase or decrease in profit.
- Investigation and Correction: Variances should be investigated to identify the causes and corrective actions should be taken to minimize the variances in the future.
Variance Analysis in Process Costing
Definition
- Variance analysis is a method of analyzing and explaining the differences between actual and standard costs in process costing.
Types of Variances
- Material Cost Variance: difference between actual and standard cost of materials
- Labor Cost Variance: difference between actual and standard labor cost
- Variable Overhead Variance: difference between actual and standard variable overhead cost
- Fixed Overhead Variance: difference between actual and standard fixed overhead cost
Causes of Variances
Material Variances
- Price variance: differences in the price of materials
- Quantity variance: differences in the quantity of materials used
Labor Variances
- Rate variance: differences in the labor rate
- Efficiency variance: differences in labor efficiency
Overhead Variances
- Spending variance: differences in the amount of overhead costs incurred
- Efficiency variance: differences in the efficiency of overhead resources
Calculating Variances
- Material Cost Variance: actual material cost - standard material cost
- Labor Cost Variance: actual labor cost - standard labor cost
- Variable Overhead Variance: actual variable overhead cost - standard variable overhead cost
- Fixed Overhead Variance: actual fixed overhead cost - standard fixed overhead cost
Interpretation of Variances
- Favorable Variance: a variance that results in a cost savings or increase in profit
- Unfavorable Variance: a variance that results in a cost increase or decrease in profit
- Investigation and Correction: variances should be investigated to identify the causes and corrective actions should be taken to minimize the variances in the future.
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Learn about variance analysis in process costing, including types of variances such as material cost, labor cost, and variable overhead variances. Understand the differences between actual and standard costs.
