Private Firms and Public Bureaus Differ in the Sense That

question 128

Multiple Choice

Private firms and public bureaus differ in the sense that

• A)only private firms employ capital
• B)public bureaus usually show a profit
• C)some public bureaus are inefficient
• D)ownership of private firms is transferable
• E)ownership of public bureaus is transferable in the marketplace

Understand the concepts of standard costing, including standard quantities, rates, and cost variance analysis.

Calculate and interpret variances in direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Analyze the impact of actual production activities against standard cost benchmarks.

Understand the purpose and calculation of labour rate and efficiency variances.

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