If Disposal of a Plant Asset Occurs During the Year

question 109

Multiple Choice

If disposal of a plant asset occurs during the year depreciation is

• A) not recorded for the year.
• B) recorded for the whole year.
• C) recorded for the fraction of the year to the date of the disposal.
• D) not recorded if the asset is scrapped.

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Definitions:

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials purchased and the expected (or standard) cost, indicating how efficiently materials are being purchased.

Material Usage Variance

The difference between the actual amount of materials used in production and the standard amount expected, valued at the standard cost.

Quality Of Materials

The measure of suitability of the materials used in production, affecting the durability and functionality of the final product.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the estimated cost based on the standard labor rate.