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question 14

Essay

Michael,a U.S.citizen,earned $100,000 of foreign-earned income and no other U.S.or foreign income in 2013.He also incurred $10,000 of employment-related expenses,none of which were reimbursed.If the full foreign-earned income exclusion is utilized,calculate the deductible employment-related expense (before the 2% nondeductible floor).

Understand the calculation of material and labor variances including quantity, price, and total cost variances.

Learn to compute variable and fixed factory overhead variances, including controllable, volume, and total cost variances.

Grasp the process of standard costing, including setting standards and analyzing variances.

Develop the ability to prepare basic journal entries for variances and standard cost transactions.

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Definitions:

Perishable Goods

Items, especially food, that deteriorate quickly over time or if not stored under proper conditions.

Inspect Goods

The process of examining merchandise or commodities for quality, quantity, and condition to ensure they meet specified criteria.

COD

An abbreviation for Cash On Delivery, a transaction where payment for a good or service is made at the time of delivery.

UCC Section 2-301

A provision of the Uniform Commercial Code dealing with the obligation of the seller to transfer and deliver goods, and the buyer’s obligation to accept and pay for them.