Since the Controllable Variance Measures the Efficiency of Using Variable

question 29

True/False

Since the controllable variance measures the efficiency of using variable overhead resources, if budgeted variable overhead exceeds actual results, the variance is favorable.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The wages paid to workers directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Overhead

The ongoing operational costs not directly attributable to the creation of a product or service.

General Journal

A comprehensive journal used in bookkeeping to record all types of accounting transactions before their transfer to specific accounts in the ledger.

Predetermined Rate

A rate established before the start of a period for the purpose of applying overhead costs to products or services, based on estimated costs.