The Valenti Company Uses Flexible Budgeting for Cost Control

question 85

Multiple Choice

The Valenti Company uses flexible budgeting for cost control. Valenti produced 10,800 units of product during October, incurring indirect material costs of $13,000. Valenti's master budget reflected indirect material costs of $180,000 at a production volume of 144,000 units. What was the indirect material cost variance for October?

• A) $1,100 favorable
• B) $1,100 unfavorable
• C) $2,000 favorable
• D) $500 favorable

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Definitions:

Actual Production

The actual quantity of goods or services produced by a company during a specific period.

Normal Production

Denotes the expected volume of production achieved under standard operating conditions, without unusual increases or decreases.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected cost, indicating how effectively a company is managing its raw material costs.

Accounts Payable

The amount a company owes to its suppliers or creditors for goods or services received that have not yet been paid for.