Reference: 11-01
Bryan Company Employs a Standard Cost System in Which

question 69

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Reference: 11-01
Bryan Company employs a standard cost system in which direct materials inventory is carried at standard cost. Bryan has established the following standards for the prime costs of one unit of product: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Standard Quantity } & \text { Standard Price } & \text { Standard Cost } \\\hline \text { Direct materials } & 6.0 \text { grams } & \$ 3.50 / \text { gram } & \$ 21.00 \\\hline \text { Direct labour } & 1.3 \text { hours } & \$ 11.00 / \text { hour } & 14.30 \\\hline & & & \$ 35.30 \\\hline\end{array}$$ During March, Bryan purchased 165,000 grams of direct material at a total cost of $585,750. The total factory wages for March were $400,000, 90 percent of which were for direct labour. Bryan manufactured 25,000 units of product during March using 151,000 grams of direct material and 32,000 direct labour hours.
-Which of the following statements concerning practical standards is incorrect

• A)Practical standards can be used for product costing and cash budgeting.
• B)When practical standards are used, there is no reason to adjust standards if an old machine is replaced by a newer, faster machine.
• C)Practical standards can be attained by the average worker.
• D)Under practical standards, large variances are less likely than under ideal standards.

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Definitions:

Basic EOQ Model

An inventory management formula known as the Economic Order Quantity model that determines the optimal order quantity to minimize the total costs of holding, ordering, and shortage.

Setup Cost

The initial expenses incurred in preparing a machine or process for production, typically including costs associated with configuring equipment and labor.

Carrying Cost

Costs related to the storage or maintenance of inventory for a duration, encompassing warehouse storage fees, insurance premiums, value depreciation, and the potential loss of other opportunities.

Reorder Point

The inventory level at which an order is triggered to replenish stock before it runs out.