What Is a Material Event

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What is a material event?

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Costs

The costs of raw materials that are directly involved in the manufacture of a product and can be directly traced to the product.

Fixed Overhead Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Budgeted Manufacturing Cost

The projected costs involved in producing goods over a specific period, including labor, materials, and overhead expenses.

Flexible Budget Report

A financial report that compares actual results to a budget adjusted for the actual level of activity or volume of work performed.