Use the Partial Income Statement Below to Answer the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

Use the partial income statement below to answer the following group of questions

$\begin{array}{lrrr} & \text { Actual } & \text { Budget } & \text { Difference } \\\text { Revenue from Sales } & \$ 65000 & \$ 55000 & 18 \% \\\text { Sales Discounts } & -5000 & -2000 & 150 \% \\\text { Net Sales } & 60000 & 53000 & 13 \% \\\text { Advertising } & 4000 & 1000 & 300 \% \\\text { Cost of Goods Sold } & 25000 & 28000 & -11 \% \\& & & \\\text { Sales Commissions } & 6000 & 3000 & 100 \% \\\text { Other Expenses } & 4000 & 4000 & 0 \% \\\text { Total Expenses } & 39000 & 36000 & 8 \%\\\\\text{Net Income}&\underline{21000}&17000& \mathbf{2 4 \%}\end{array}$
-The percentages in the difference section of the statement show that -

• A)cost of goods sold was lower than budgeted but other costs were higher
• B)cost of goods sold was higher than budgeted but other costs were lower
• C)all expenses were reasonable
• D)net income was higher than budgeted because the percent difference for expenses was less than the difference for sales

Interpret the impact of actual activity levels on budgeted outcomes, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead expenses.

Evaluate budget performance by comparing actual results with budgeted figures to determine variances.

Understand the role of variance analysis in managing and controlling organizational performance.

Demonstrate knowledge of how budgeting impacts financial planning and decision-making in both manufacturing and service sectors.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount charged to customers for goods or services, determining the revenue generated from sales.

Sales Volume

The number of units of a product sold in a particular period, indicative of the level of demand and operational success.

Net Operating Income

A company's income after operating expenses are subtracted but before deducting taxes and interest charges.

Selling Price

The sum charged to consumers for a product or service.