The Principle of Exceptions Allows Managers to Focus on Correcting

question 25

Multiple Choice

The principle of exceptions allows managers to focus on correcting variances between

• A) standard costs and actual costs
• B) variable costs and actual costs
• C) competitor's costs and actual costs
• D) competitor's costs and standard costs

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Definitions:

Agent

A person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, known as the principal, in business transactions or legal matters.

Employment

An agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee provides labor or services on a regular basis in exchange for compensation.

Principal

A principal can refer to the amount of money being borrowed or the party managing a group, depending on the context.

Negligently Left

Describes a situation where an individual or entity fails to take proper care in doing something, resulting in something being left behind or unattended in a manner that could cause harm or loss.