A Variable That Is a "Stock

question 20

Multiple Choice

A variable that is a "stock"

• A)is measured per unit of time.
• B)has meaning only at a point in time.
• C)has only to do with products where inventory is kept.
• D)has the same units as a flow variable.
• E)is used only in accounting.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

The total of all indirect costs incurred in the manufacturing process, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Direct Materials Price Variance

It represents the difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of direct materials used in the production process.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing, which is often used for budgeting and measuring performance.

Purchase Price Variances

The difference between the actual cost of purchased inventory and its standard or expected cost.