Prior to Recording Adjusting Entries on December 31, a Company's

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Essay

Prior to recording adjusting entries on December 31, a company's Office Supplies account had a $780 debit balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $425 of unused supplies available as of December 31. Prepare the required adjusting entry.

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Definitions:

Cost Variance

The difference between the expected cost of a project or production and the actual cost.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual price paid for something and its standard or expected cost.

Quantity Variance

The difference between expected and actual quantities used in production, affecting cost and efficiency.

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead incurred due to variance in production volume.