Which of the Following Does Not Apply to an Ethical

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not apply to an ethical code that is written for a small business?

• A) It should be written concisely and clearly.
• B) It should apply equally to all employees.
• C) It should be a reflection of the small business owner's ideals and beliefs.
• D) It should not be included in an employee handbook.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a specific activity basis.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as utilities or materials, unlike fixed overhead costs.

Total Overhead Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the overhead costs that were applied or allocated based on standard costing procedures.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the quantity that should have been used, valued at the standard cost.