Horizontal Analysis Is Obtained by Determining the Percentage Change in an Account

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Horizontal Analysis is obtained by determining the percentage change in an account from a base period to a successive time period.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, often used as an allocation base for assigning overhead costs.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on the predetermined overhead rate and actual activity level.

Standard Machine-Hours

A predetermined measure of the amount of machine time required to produce a unit of product under normal operating conditions.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including costs for utilities, depreciation of machinery, and factory staff salaries.